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Teams FCT Storms Asaba for National Youth Games, vows to fight for Honour

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2 years ago

September 11, 2024

FCT contingent for the youth games in Asaba departed for the games yesterday 10th of September 2024 and they arrived Asaba safely.

A total of 107 Athletes and 35 officials make up the contingent.
They will be competing in 21 different sports hoping to surpass their previous 7th position in the last two editions.

Speaking with the Director of Sports FCT Mr Luka Istifanus, he said he was elated by the support given to them by the sports loving Honourable Minister of FCT, His Excellency Ezenwo Nyesom Wike who approved the budget for games and it was released immediately for the mobilization to camp,traveling logistics and other things.

“I am happy because this is the first time we didn’t have any hitches in securing funds for a major event like the youth games.

“The Minister has been very supportive and passionate about sports development in the FCT particularly grassroot. I know we will do well to surpass our past achievements at the games”

FCT in recent times have enjoyed in these competitions and surpassing previous milestones achieved both at the youth games and senior sports festivals by making top 10 which had not happened before.

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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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1 hour ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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