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We didn’t do double transfer for Mohammed Beji, Mavlon Boss

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2 years ago

April 4, 2023

The Chairman of the Mavlon FC Bar. Kenneth Agadagba, has revealed that, the club didn’t not involved in double transfer, for the Flying Eagles winger, Ibrahim Mohammed Beji saying he was duly transfered from Mavlon FC to Cartegena in Spanish segunda division.

He disclosed this to the media in Abuja, as he also revealed that the club is on the verge of transferring more players to Europe during the summer transfer window after the exploits of the club at the Viareggio Cup tournament in Italy.

“Mavlon FC will continue to focus on the development of her players both locally and internationally. We are glad to inform that we transfered Mohammed Beji to Cartegena in Spain,” Bar. Agadagba said.

“The contract is for three years. We hope that Beji will continue to develop his career there. Our player is not involved in any double transfer.

“We had other offers for him, but after careful study of what Cartegena offered to us, we felt that it will be better for him to move to Cartegena.

“Mavlon FC is determined to be a reference point of how football management business operates under the globally known best practices.

“”Mavlon FC had football transfer business in connection to Beji with Temple Football Academy and Maikunkele Football Academy. Everything was done following due process and transparency.

“We have some of our players on the verge of joining some notable European clubs this summer after performing well at the Viareggio Cup.

“Mavlon FC operates professionally known best practices of football administration, which has attracted foreign partners and clubs to us,” he said.

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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday

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14 hours ago

June 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.

With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.

Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.

The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.

In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.

While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.

Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.

This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.

Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?

Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.

She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.

Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.

Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.

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