Sports
TrustFund dethrones FCMB to win 2023 PFA games
Trust Fund Pension Administrators have emerged as champions in the 3rd edition of the Pension Fund Administrators Games in Abuja. With a total points haul of 38, they excelled in various events at the highly competitive event held at Turf Arena Sports Center.
Despite the formidable challenge posed by FCMB’s impressive performance in the second edition, Trustfund Pension demonstrated a well-thought-out strategy, evident from the press conference to various sporting activities where they excelled. However, they faced challenges, with other pension fund administrators making it difficult for them.
Trustfund secured first place in seven-a-side football, snooker, and team bonding, while finishing second in volleyball, sixth in table tennis, and third in Scrabble, ultimately showcasing a well-rounded performance.
Premium Pension secured the second position with a total points haul of 29, despite facing defeat in the football final. They earned points through a strong presence in press briefings, securing second place in table tennis, demonstrating team bonding prowess, achieving third in chess, and landing fifth in Scrabble.
Norrenberger, finishing third with a points haul of 28, pushed last season’s champion FCMB further down the table. They dominated in volleyball and chess but secured third place in snooker, and fourth in Scrabble, table tennis, and football.
FCMB secured the fourth position, Tangerine Apt claimed fifth, and Nupemco finished in sixth place.
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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