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Sheikhadam FC Clinch Gwagwalada Chairman’s 100 Days Football Trophy

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2 months ago

September 24, 2026

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.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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17 hours ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.

The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.

Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.

The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.

The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.

“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.

The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.

Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.

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