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Vandrezzer FC Donates Half A Million To Journalists

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5 years ago

May 28, 2020

Joel Ajayi

The strive of a compassionate, generous, kind-heart of Vandrezzer Football Club of Akwa Ibom .is continue to wax stronger day by day as the NNL club side donated a whopping sum of N500,000 to the Journalists under the aegis of Rebranded NSM as part of his effort to cushion the effect of COVID-19 that has crippled every sphere of life.

Just days ago, a 5,000 capacity township stadium in Ikot Ekpene District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria Wears A New Look Courtesy of Vandrezzer FC.

Vandrezzer FC a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, the most loved football club in the south.

These palliative kits include face masks, hand sanitizers and thermometer to members of the pen profession.

While thanking the club on behalf of the Media, NSM Chief Admin Mr. Wale Ajayi (SAJ) thanked Vandrezzer FC for the club’s hand of gesture.

According to him, why will there be NPFL without Vandrezzer FC? Ohhh my Vandrezzer, a club that has invested so much in youth development, the peoples club, and the most loved football club in the south. We love you Vandrezzer and on this day, you have added another 100 fans to your list

“Vandrezzer football club has just donated 500,000 nairas to the NSM palliatives. Alert was received a few minutes ago. Let’s go on our knees and pray for Mr. Vandrezzer.”

He, however, encouraged more of wellbeing Nigerians to join the growing number of personalities who have supported the media.

However, the NSM group has beaten the imagination of many associations in the country and beyond because of its, self-less ambition that is devoid of the malicious statement, dirty politics, and other negativities but focuses solely on the growth and well-being of the member since the inception some years ago.

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Team Nigeria Records Best-Ever Performance at Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh

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1 day ago

November 23, 2025

The Gleamer

…Finishes 8th on overall standings, secures Africa’s second best placement

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria finished eighth on the medals table with a total of 30 medals, marking its best-ever performance at the Islamic Solidarity Games, while Turkey emerged at the top of the standings.

This year has been a remarkable success for the National Sports Commission, which has supported more than 40 sports federations in attending international competitions, many of whom have delivered outstanding performances and secured medals – the count includes taekwondo, swimming, cricket, para-powerlifting, para-badminton, among others.

Nigeria’s haul, comprised 11 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze, a result that reinforces the National Sports Commission’s (NSC) strategic direction of sending only athletes with strong podium prospects to major international events.

Competing in seven sports, Taekwondo, Boxing, Athletics, Wrestling, Weightlifting, Para-Powerlifting, and Para-Athletics, the team delivered an unprecedented outcome, winning medals in every sports they competed in .

Weightlifting led Nigeria’s medal haul with 6 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze, followed by Athletics, which secured 2 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze. Wrestling added 2 gold and 2 silver, Para-Powerlifting contributed 1 gold, while Boxing and Para-Athletics each earned 1 silver. Taekwondo completed the tally with 1 bronze medal.

Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, praised the team’s exceptional outing, stating:

“It is not a coincidence that Nigeria won medals in every sport we participated in at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games. This achievement reflects the new direction we have taken in sports development. After meeting with our team at the Commission and the Elite and Podium Board led by Yusuf Ali, we made a deliberate decision to bring only podium prospects to Riyadh and today, that decision has paid off.”

He added that the performance in Riyadh sets the standard for future international engagements:

“From Boxing to Taekwondo, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Track and Field and Powerlifting, Nigeria secured medals in every sport we entered. This is the new benchmark at the National Sports Commission, guiding our preparations for upcoming competitions, including the Commonwealth Games and ultimately, the Olympics.”

Officials stated that Team Nigeria’s record-breaking finish in Riyadh marks a defining moment in the country’s sporting evolution and strengthens its position as a rising force in global multi-sport competitions.

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