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We Will Place Goddosky Football Club On World Map – Agbasimelo

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5 years ago

February 28, 2020

Joel Ajayi

Ahead of the titanic friendly clash between the pride of Ezinifite, Goddosky FC of Anambra state against recently crowned Federal Capital Territory (FCT) FA League champions WACO FA, the chairman of Goddosky FC, Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, AKA (Oga ndi Oga) said it an avenue to place the club on the world map.

The epic friendly tie which set to be organised by Pretty Sports Media (PSM) scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020, at the FCT Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja.

Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, stated that the club will be making a groundbreaking statement with the game, adding that the team will be a force to reckon with in Nigerian football and the world at large in no distant time.

‘’ Goddosky FC is the pride of Ezinifite in Anambra state mostly in terms of football and sports, that is why we want to make a groundbreaking statement when we play the FCT FA league champions” he said.

While commenting on the Anambra state-based team preparation ahead of the friendly, Chief Agbasimelo, revealed that the technical crew is leaving no stone unturned to ensure Goddosky FC put up an impressive performance against WACO FA away from home in Abuja.

“The players are working hard to give their 100 percent in the match, as the game will serve as build match to their title campaign for the upcoming Nigeria’s Nationwide League One (NLO) billed for March”.

“We are supporting the team with whatever they want which is at par to international best standard and the team technical crew has assured us that they will not let us and the fans down “ he added.

He further called on the Nigeria media to rally round support for the team ahead of the start of the Nationwide League One.

It would be noted that Goddosky FC which was created in 2009 will be out in search for the Nationwide League One title and a ticket to play in the Nigeria National League (NNL) at the end of the league season

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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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