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Sunshine Stars Will Come Back Stronger..Nwafor

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1 year ago

January 30, 2024

Sunshine stars striker Lucky Chinecherem Nwafor has advised the teeming supporter and fans of the club not to use their first stanza position at NPFL to judge them.

Lucky further advised them not to entertain any fear, as the Sunshine stars would finish the league in a variable position at the end of the season.

The 19 years old Enugu State born former EFCC of Abuja player said “it is agreed that Sunshine stars finished the first stanza on the 13th position with 22 points. We as players of the club are very determined to change the narratives , and this will come in play in the second stanza of the league. There is nothing to worry about. Sunshine stars will be among the contenders at the end of the day” he said.

Born and bred in Nasarawa state but hails from Enugu state, Lucky Nwafor joined the Owena team from EFCC of abuja at the beginng of the 2023/2024 NPFL and now playing for sunshine stars of akure. The former EFFC striker who of the season score 8 goals in 7 matches.

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Weightlifting Federation President, Dr Ibrahim Abdul Applauds NSC’s Leadership in Championing Sports Development in Nigeria

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1 day ago

April 25, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Bisi

President of the Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, has credited Nigeria’s triumphs so far at the African Senior Weightlifting Championship to the deliberate and strategic approach of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in revitalizing the nation’s sports sector by appointing technocrats to head the National Sports Commission (NSC).

Dr. Abdul made this statement on Thursday morning, in an interview in Moka, Mauritius, where Nigeria is currently competing in the African Senior Weightlifting Championship. As of Thursday evening, Nigeria sits on top of the medal standings with 10 Gold, 4 silver and one bronze.

Ruth Imoleayo Ayodele’s impressive showing on Thursday evening helped to increase Nigeria’s medal haul after winning three Gold medals to underline her dominance in her weight category.

“President Tinubu knew exactly what he wanted and was intentional in his selection of leaders for the National Sports Commission,” Dr. Abdul said. “By appointing proven technocrats like Mallam Shehu Dikko and Hon. Bukola Olopade, he laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity for Nigerian sports.”

Mallam Shehu Dikko, a former Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), first appointed on December 26, 2014a, has also served in various capacities at FIFA and CAF. He has been at the forefront of key reforms within African and global sports governance, bringing his wealth of experience to the Commission.

Dr. Abdul also highlighted the immense impact of the NSC’s Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade—a two-time Commissioner for Sports in Ogun State—who has overseen numerous thriving sports projects across the country and internationally.

Speaking on Team Nigeria’s success so far in Mauritius, he said “this is no coincidence. The NSC gave us all the support we needed to succeed,” Abdul emphasized.

“When the DG announced thousands of dollars in financial incentives, sat with the athletes, shared meals, and took pictures with them—it wasn’t just symbolic. It was a powerful morale boost for all of them.”

According to him, “Our athletes felt truly seen, valued, and supported. Today, they competed like warriors—ready to give their all for the nation. That is the spirit this administration has ignited in Nigerian sports.”

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