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Thrills, Sparks, and Fanfare as 2022 National Sports Festival Delivers Games’ Finest Opening Ceremony

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3 years ago

December 1, 2022

The 2022 National Sports Festival delivered an opening ceremony of sparks, beauty, colours and thrills which was felt across board to raise the curtains on the game in Asaba.

Spectators were thrilled with dance, music, calisthenics display and fireworks in what represented one of the best organized opening ceremonies in the history of the games.

Minister for Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare alongside four state governors graced the event at the Stephen Keshi stadium, Asaba, Delta state. Executive Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor of Bayelsa state, Douye Diri, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal were all in attendance to witness the spectacle. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Alh. Ismaila Abubakar, as well as the House Committee on Sports chairman, Olumide Osoba were all in attendance, alongside well meaning Nigerians.

The ceremony ushered in contingents from all states, as athletes and officials matched in their colourful attires and costumes in beauty and finesse.
Afro music sensation and bounce crooner, Ruger treated the crowd with his melodies, sending the arena into frenzy.

The doggedness of the Local Organizing Committee and the Main Organizing Committee was palpable with the level of organization during the ceremony.

In what represents a beautiful curtain raiser to the games, athletes, officials and fans pictured in excitement will be looking forward to excellent sporting displays over the duration of the festival.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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51 mins 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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