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Team Nigeria Clinches Bronze Medal at African Hockey Cup of Nations

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1 month ago

October 19, 2025

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s men’s and women’s hockey teams have returned home after proudly representing the country at the African Hockey Cup of Nations (ACN) held in Ismailia, Egypt.

Comprising all local-based players who trained in camp for over six weeks in Abuja, the Nigerian teams delivered spirited performances against some of Africa’s top hockey nations, including South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, and hosts Egypt.

The men’s team secured a bronze medal their best finish in recent years after defeating Kenya 3–1 in the third-place playoff. Nigeria’s James Samaila emerged as the tournament’s top scorer, netting an impressive eight goals.

The women’s team, who have also achieved bronze in previous editions, gave a strong account of themselves, narrowly missing out on a podium finish this time around.

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, speaking on arrival from Egypt, commended both teams for their dedication, teamwork, and resilience, pledging sustained support for the growth of the sport.

> “Our players showed the true Nigerian spirit. We’ll keep building on this foundation to achieve greater results,” he said.

Engineer Nkom further expressed pride in the teams’ performances, describing the bronze medal as a major boost for the sport’s development in Nigeria.

> “Our players displayed exceptional passion and discipline throughout the competition. This achievement is a significant step forward for Nigerian hockey,” he added.

The Federation expressed appreciation to the Sports Commission, sponsors, and fans for their unwavering support and encouragement, reaffirming its commitment to grassroots development and international exposure for Nigerian players ahead of future tournaments.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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12 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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