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Qatar 2022 Race: Musa, Ighalo, Troost-Ekong 5 Others hit camp For Black Stars Cracker

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4 years ago

March 21, 2022

…We are ready to host Ghana- Logistic Committee

By Joel Ajayi

Ahead of Friday’s world cup qualifiers against the black star of Ghana, the Super Eagles on Monday evening have the first training session for the encounter.

As of Monday evening, 6 Super Eagles invited players have hit the camp.

The early birds in camp include Vice-Captain and Watford defender William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion), and Frank Onyeka (Brentford), all based in England.

The rests are Leon Balogun (Rangers, Scotland), Ola Aina (Torino FC, Italy), Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), and Daniel Akpeyi

Also, Monday evening witnessed the arrival of Eagle’s captain Ahmed Musa to Wells Carlton hotel in Asokoro, Abuja.

However, the Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has assured that all is ready to host the world cup qualifier game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their rival the black stars of Ghana.

The Chairman of logistics and Media aid to the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, Mr. Kola Daniel said the committee has perfected plans to ensure buses are available to convey fans from the nook and crannies of Abuja and its environs.

Speaking at the stadium on Monday inside the Moshood Abiola Stadium, he expressed that the stadium is ready, he thereby appeals to the fans to make Moshood Abiola their home come Tuesday

“I want to appeal to Nigerians to have a sense of patriotism where fans should come out in their numbers putting on the green white green to cheer eagle’s

“It’s going to march where the expectation is high, the logistics committee has discussed in detail that buses be available to convey fans in all nooks and crannies of Abuja and its environs.

“It’s a world cup qualification march, the importance of the march to Nigerians can never be undermined if we qualify for the world cup it will boost the economics activities of the country and it will be a pride seen Nigeria flag flying high in Qatar 2022 world cup.”

meanwhile, the Black Stars, four-time African champions, will host perennial rival, Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on March 25 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on March 29, 2022.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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2 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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