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Team Nigeria Celebrated on Return After Historic Bronze Medal Finish at African Hockey Cup of Nations
Joel Ajayi
Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams were received amid cheers and celebration on their return from Ismailia, Egypt, after a remarkable outing at the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN).
The men’s team made the nation proud by clinching the bronze medal — their best finish in recent years — following an emphatic 3–1 victory over Kenya in the third-place playoff. Star striker James Samaila was the tournament’s standout performer, finishing as the top scorer with an impressive eight goals.
Comprising entirely of home-based players who trained intensively for over six weeks in Abuja, both the men’s and women’s teams showcased determination, skill, and resilience against Africa’s hockey powerhouses, including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and hosts Egypt.
While the women’s team narrowly missed out on a podium finish, their performance was widely applauded for its grit and improvement from previous campaigns.
Speaking on arrival, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, commended the teams for their spirited displays, describing the bronze medal as a significant milestone for Nigerian hockey.
“Our players showed true Nigerian spirit and fought with passion and discipline throughout the tournament. This bronze medal is a huge motivation for the future, and we’ll continue to build on this momentum to reach greater heights,” he said.
Engineer Nkom also expressed appreciation to the Sports Commission, sponsors, and fans for their steadfast support, reaffirming the Federation’s commitment to developing hockey at the grassroots level and providing more international exposure for Nigerian players.
The triumph in Egypt marks a new chapter of promise for Nigerian hockey, as the teams continue to grow in confidence and competitiveness on the continental stage.
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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025
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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