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Ter Kunav Showers encomioum on Vandeikya Local Council Football Leaders

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5 years ago

January 30, 2020

….as Council Chairman pledges football development

Joel Ajayi

The Ter u Kunav, His Royal Highness Chief Josephus Nyiyongu Achiaku on Monday 27th January, 2020 received in audience the leadership of the Vandeikya Local Government Football Council led by its chairman, Mr. Robert Terlumun Akpenpuun.

Akpenpuun who reeled out to the Ter Kunav the benefits of the beautiful game of football such as unity, peace, friendship, entertainment, joy, wealth creation, fame and social integration amongst others.

The chairman explained that Dochiss has agreed to sponsor the Kunav Football League (KFL) and that Gen. Dominic Oneya, former Military Administrator of Benue State has magnanimously accepted to sponsor the Principals Cup for all Secondary Schools in Vandeikya.

The chairman therefore appealed to the Ter Kunav to honour people who have contributed and are willing to contribute to the development of football in Vandeikya.

Responding, a visibly excited Ter Kunav said he was overwhelmed by the special visit and the passionate presentations made by the Local Council Football boss bordering on turning around the fortunes of the game in Kunavland.

Hear him: ” when you see something to doubt, you know and when you see the one to trust, you still know”

According to Ter Kunav, the chairman and his team had proved by their visit and presentations that they are passionate about taking football in Vandeikya to the next level.

While making reference to the emergence of Joseph Yobo, a former Super Eagles player, the highly respected Royal Father appreciated the chairman, Mr. Robert Akpenpuun and his team for having and showing great passion to help the cause of football and youth development in Kunavland.

He prayed that sooner than later, with the renewed zeal and drive of the leaders, Kunav youths will be in great leagues and in the Nigerian national teams.

Continuing, HRH Ter Kunav accepted and granted his royal blessing to all the competitions/programs of the Vandeikya Local Government Football Council for the year. He promised to appeal to Kunav sons and daughters at home and in the diaspora to support the Ter u Kunav while also pledging his support in individual and official capacity.

However, Chairman then presented gifts, including branded competition jerseys, water from one of the sponsors as well as other branded items to the Ter with photograph sessions ending the memorable visit.

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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2 weeks ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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