Chairman of Remo Stars Sports Club and Beyond Limits Football Academy, Hon. Kunle Soname, OFR, has praised the players and technical crew of Beyond Limits following their successful defence of the 2026 Gothia Cup title, describing the achievement as a victory for Nigeria and a testament to the country’s football excellence.

Addressing the jubilant players moments after they retained the prestigious youth tournament, Soname commended their discipline, resilience, and determination, noting that they had once again projected Nigeria positively on the global stage.

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Sports247 reports that the football administrator expressed immense pride in the team’s remarkable feat, urging the players to cherish the moment while remaining focused on even greater achievements.

“Very well done for yourselves, for the club, and most especially for the nation, Nigeria.”

Soname thanked the players for bringing home the coveted trophy, emphasizing that their success had helped reshape global perceptions about the country.

“Thank you so much for lifting the cup for Nigeria.”

The Remo Stars boss noted that the back-to-back triumphs at the Gothia Cup had sent a strong message about the quality of Nigerian football talent and the excellent developmental work being carried out at Beyond Limits Football Academy.

“We know what people say about Nigeria, but we have shown them what this nation can offer—and you have shown them one of those things.”

Beyond Limits became back-to-back Gothia Cup champions, further cementing their reputation as one of Africa’s leading youth football academies. Their latest success follows another outstanding campaign in Sweden, where they once again showcased technical quality, tactical discipline, and the winning mentality that has become synonymous with the academy.

Soname concluded his address by celebrating the players’ achievement as a source of national pride, reminding them that they were not only representing the club but also carrying the hopes and image of Nigeria wherever they competed.

The emotional message was met with loud applause from the players, who celebrated another historic milestone after successfully defending one of the world’s most prestigious youth football titles.

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects and recovered a stolen 2022 Toyota Hilux allegedly trafficked from Jos, Plateau State, in what the Command described as another breakthrough in its campaign against property-related crimes.

According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the vehicle was stolen on July 17, 2026, from the premises of Oasis Bakery in Bukuru, Jos, where it had been parked by its owner, a 48-year-old resident of Kwata Zawan.

Police said the theft was allegedly carried out “deceitfully with the aid of alleged military personnel.”

Acting on intelligence received from Jos, detectives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) launched an operation that led to the arrest of the suspects at Larema Hotel, GRA Dass Road, Bauchi, on Saturday.

The suspects were identified as Ibrahim Tijjani, 31, of Federal Low Cost, Jos, described by police as a dismissed Lieutenant of the Nigerian Army who was disengaged in 2021, and Umar Muhammad, 33, of Unguwar Rogo, Jos.

During interrogation, police said the prime suspect, Ibrahim Tijjani, confessed to stealing the Hilux and admitted to having previously stolen two other vehicles from Bauchi before disposing of them in another state.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, praised the professionalism of the SCID detectives for the successful operation.

“This recovery adds to the about six motor vehicles already recovered by the Command in the first two weeks of July 2026 in the ongoing fight against property crime,” the commissioner said.

He also appealed to residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies.

“See something, say something, so the Police can do something,” the commissioner urged.

The recovered Toyota Hilux has been returned to its owner, while police said investigations are continuing.

The suspects are expected to be charged in court upon the conclusion of the investigation.