Sports
Sheikhadam FC Clinch Gwagwalada Chairman’s 100 Days Football Trophy
Joel Ajayi
Sheikhadam FC have emerged champions of the Gwagwalada Chairman’s 100 Days in Office Football Tournament after edging Anagada United 1–0 in a keenly contested final.
The decisive moment came as early as the third minute when Sheikhadam FC found the back of the net, a goal that ultimately proved enough to secure the coveted trophy.
The tournament, organised by the Special Assistant to the Gwagwalada Area Council Chairman on Sports and Recreational Development, Barrister Babatunde Akintade Bocknor, attracted 34 teams from across the area council.
Sheikhadam FC started the final brightly and immediately took the game to Anagada United from the blast of the whistle. Their early pressure paid off when they scored in the third minute.
Anagada United responded by pushing forward in search of an equaliser, but the Sheikhadam defence stood firm to preserve their lead until the end of the first half.
The second half produced further attacking exchanges, with both teams making dangerous incursions into each other’s vital areas.
However, resolute defending from both sides ensured that no further goal was scored as Sheikhadam FC held on to claim a 1–0 victory.
Speaking to sports journalists after the final, the Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council, Alhaji Kasim Mohammed Ikwa, commended Barrister Akintade for organising the tournament within a short period.
Ikwa described sports as a powerful unifying factor capable of bringing people together, while promising that the 2026 edition of the Gwagwalada Chairman’s Cup would be bigger and attract attention from across the Federal Capital Territory and beyond.
He congratulated Sheikhadam FC for winning the competition and praised all the participating teams for their commitment and sportsmanship.
The chairman also wished the teams that could not win the tournament better fortunes in subsequent competitions within Gwagwalada Area Council.
The final attracted a large crowd of football enthusiasts, with supporters turning out to witness the culmination of the competition.
Awards and prizes were presented to outstanding players and teams at the end of the tournament.
The triumph marked a memorable conclusion to the 34-team competition and further highlighted the role of grassroots football in promoting unity, youth engagement and sporting development in Gwagwalada. The final match was played at Government Day Secondary School Gwagwalada Abuja.
Sports
YellowGreens Thrash The Gambia by 160 Runs in Dominant Display
Joel Ajayi
Selim Salau’s century and a breathtaking late assault from Isaac Okpe powered Nigeria to a dominant opening victory at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C in Abuja.
Nigeria’s senior men’s national cricket team, the YellowGreens, made a resounding start to their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C campaign, defeating The Gambia by 160 runs at the NCF Oval 2 in Abuja on Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, Nigeria produced a formidable total of 262 for one in their allotted 20 overs, setting The Gambia a daunting target of 263 runs.
The innings was anchored by an outstanding century from Selim Salau, who remained unbeaten on 105 off 58 deliveries, striking 12 fours and three sixes. Isaac Danladi provided excellent support with an impressive 86 off 48 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as the pair laid the foundation for Nigeria’s commanding total.
Isaac Okpe then delivered a sensational finishing assault, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 16 deliveries, with three fours and six sixes. His remarkable strike rate of 350.00 propelled Nigeria beyond the 260-run mark and put the hosts firmly in control.
The Gambia faced an uphill battle in their chase and were eventually bowled out for 102 in 17.2 overs, handing Nigeria a comprehensive 160-run victory.
The result marked an emphatic opening statement from the YellowGreens as they began their campaign on home soil with an impressive all-round performance.
The victory also provides Nigeria with valuable momentum in a six-team competition featuring hosts Nigeria, The Gambia, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho and Mozambique. With the teams competing in a round-robin format, the top two sides will progress to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Regional Final in 2027.
Nigeria will look to build on this commanding start as the YellowGreens continue their pursuit of one of the two available qualification places, with their next fixture against Zambia scheduled for Wednesday, 21 October, at the NCF Oval 1 in Abuja.
Final Score
Nigeria: 262/1 (20 overs)
The Gambia: 102 all out (17.2 overs)
Result: Nigeria won by 160 runs.
Key Performers
Selim Salau — 105 not out off 58 balls
Isaac Danladi — 86 off 48 balls
Isaac Okpe — 56 not out off 16 balls
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