Category: Sports

Riverpark FC Thrash Elite FC 6-2 in Explosive Abuja Tournament Opener

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By Mandy Park Host team River Park FC kicked off the first edition of the River Park Football Club Tournament in spectacular fashion on Saturday, making a bold statement with a dominant 6-2 thrashing of Elite FC. Playing on their home turf at the River Park Field, Cluster 3, River Park Estate in Abuja, the hosts put on a clinical attacking masterclass to secure three points and firmly establish themselves as the team to beat in Group A. The opening match, which kicked off at 4:00 PM, lived up to…

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First Edition of River Park Football Club Tournament Kicks off In Abuja

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Photo: River Park Football Club Players By Mandy Park The first edition of the River Park Football Club tournament will kick off in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Saturday, October 10, 2026 with 8 teams divided into two groups in a 10-a-side competition format. According to a statement signed by the Chairman of the Organising Committee, Mr. Tobby Obiefuna, the tournament designed to annually was aimed at igniting a passion for football, elevate physical fitness, and unite soccer enthusiasts within and beyond Riverpark City through the power of…

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RINGO SPORT CLUB – NIGERIA INAUGURATES NIPAMRIST ORGANISING COMMITTEE, PROMISES WORLD CLASS TOURNAMENT

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The Ringo Sport Club – Nigeria has put the machinery in motion for the hosting of a World Class of its maiden edition of the Nigerian Para-Military Ringo Sport Tournament (NIPAMRIST) Abuja 2026 scheduled to hold from Thursday, 26th to Saturday 28th November, 2026 at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja for officers and men of the Nigerian Para-military establishments. Speaking at the inauguration of the Committee, Malam Ahmed Mohammed Sule, National President of the Ringo Sport Club – Nigeria and Chairman of the National Inter-Agency Organising Committee (NIAOC) of…

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Osimhen arrives Nigeria on private jet despite Super Eagles withdrawal

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Photo: Victor Osimhen By Mandy Park Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has arrived in Nigeria aboard a private jet, days after withdrawing from the squad for the country’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Osimhen touched down in Lagos on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, despite being ruled out of the two crucial qualifiers because of a muscle injury sustained while playing for Turkish champions Galatasaray. The 27-year-old forward had initially been included in head coach Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad announced for the qualifiers, but…

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Imo SWAN congratulates Aluo on new appointment

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Photo: George Aluo By Mandy Park The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria , SWAN, Imo State Chapter, has congratulated veteran sports journalist and immediate past Chairman of Nigeria National League, NNL, Chief George Aluo, on his appointment as Media Consultant to the office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye. Imo SWAN made this known In a statement signed by the Secretary, Anthony Ahize. The Chairman Mr Cosmos Chukwuemeka described the appointment as well-deserved, noting that Chief Aluo’s wealth…

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St. Kizito Kuje CMO EXCO Hosts Football Team After Lugbe Deanery Tournament

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By: Ndidi Johnson Demonstrating that true sportsmanship transcends final trophies, the Catholic Men Organisation (CMO) Executive Committee of St. Kizito Catholic Church, Kuje, Abuja, hosted a special appreciation reception for the Parish CMO football squad following their memorable outing in the 2026 Lugbe Deanery CMO Football Tournament. The St. Kizito CMO team delivered an outstanding performance during the tournament’s preliminary rounds. They topped their group with composed, determined displays of skill and talent to advance to the Round of 16. However, despite their impressive momentum and tactical execution, the team…

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Lugbe Deanery CMO Crowned AACMO Champions after 2-1 final win over Wuse

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By: Mary John Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organisation (LDCMO) team emerged champions of the Abuja Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organisation (AACMO) Football Tournament on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wuse Deanery in the final. The keenly contested match, watched by Catholic Faithful from across the Archdiocese, was played in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and brotherhood at the Papal Ground in Kubwa, Abuja. Lugbe Deanery struck first to take the lead, but Wuse Deanery responded to level the score and set up a tense second half. Lugbe…

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St. Linus to Clash with SS Peter & Paul in LDCMO Soccer Tournament Final July 2

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By: Mandy Park The stage is set for an epic showdown as the 2026 Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organisation (LDCMO) Soccer Tournament in the Archdiocese of Abuja reaches its grand finale on Sunday, July 26, 2026. After 11 weeks of intense competition, sportsmanship, and fraternal bonding among parishes, St. Linus, Chika/Aleita, will go head-to-head against SS. Peter & Paul, New Site, in what promises to be an exhilarating battle for supreme glory at the LDCMO Football Tournament. According to a press release signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the…

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Lugbe Deanery CMO Soccer Championship Begins May 9

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By: Chinyere Ubi The Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of the Lugbe Deanery in the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, will on Saturday, May 9, 2026, commence the highly anticipated 2026 Lugbe Deanery CMO Football Tournament, running under the theme “Building Bonds of Brotherhood”. This was contained in a press release signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Media, Publicity and Protocol subcommittee for the tournament, Brother Michael Jegede and Brother Anselm Okoro respectively. According to the press release, “The Lugbe Deanery Catholic Men Organization (CMO) of the Archdiocese of Abuja…

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BREAKING: Senegal lift second AFCON trophy after beating Morocco 1-0

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By Mandy Park ​Senegal defeated 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts Morocco 1-0 on Sunday night to win the tournament for the second time in their history. ​The Teranga Lions secured their only previous trophy during the 2021 edition held in Cameroon. ​The first half of the encounter ended in a stalemate, with both sides failing to breach one another’s defence. ​However, the Senegal players stormed off the pitch after a controversial penalty was awarded to Morocco deep in stoppage time. ​Eventually, play resumed, but Brahim Diaz—while taking the…

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