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NPFL Title Within Reach – Plateau United Consultant Benedict Akwuegbu

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1 year ago

June 20, 2025

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Plateau United’s consultant and former Nigerian international, Benedict Akwuegbu, has expressed confidence in the club’s chances of clinching the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title in the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on a monitored radio program, Akwuegbu stated that with the right preparations and recruitment of quality players, Plateau United has what it takes to emerge champions and bring the trophy back to Jos.

“Plateau United deserves to be among the top three clubs in the country. If we do our things right, we can even win the title,” he said. “Let us focus on winning the league this season, and I think Plateau United can do it with the coach and General Manager.”

The ex-international emphasized the need to address lapses that cost the team valuable points in the previous season, particularly conceding goals in the closing minutes of games.

“We conceded goals in the last minutes in about three to five games in the second half of last season. That’s something we have to fix,” he noted. “Let this be the season we bring the title to Jos. We need to strengthen the squad with quality and top players.”

Akwuegbu remains optimistic that Plateau United is poised for a stronger campaign, with all eyes on lifting the NPFL trophy in the upcoming season.

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Matthew Kuti Targets Double Gold for Nigeria at Youth Olympic Games in Dakar

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5 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Nigerian table tennis prospect Matthew Kuti has set his sights on winning two gold medals for the country at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, as he intensifies preparations for the competition.

Kuti is targeting victory in both the men’s singles and mixed doubles events, expressing confidence in his preparation while acknowledging the technical demands of table tennis at the highest level.

“Thinking game is a very difficult game and it’s very scientific game. So I’m very, very happy that I participate in today’s game,” Kuti said.

The young Nigerian explained that his ambition is to represent the country successfully in Dakar, where he hopes to compete across multiple events and convert his preparations into gold medals.

“My challenge is to go there and take a gold for Nigeria, play many tournament and also there is mixed doubles in Dakar and singles. I want to win the two,” he said.

Kuti acknowledged that achieving the double target would require commitment and hard work, noting that he is currently in training as he works towards peak performance for the Games.

“So I will try my best. I will try what I can do because now I’m in training. So I will try my best,” he added.

The Youth Olympic Games will take place in Senegal from October 31 to November 13, 2026, bringing together young athletes from across the world in a multi-sport competition.

For Kuti, the tournament represents an opportunity to test himself against international opposition and contribute to Nigeria’s medal ambitions. His focus on both singles and mixed doubles reflects his determination to make the most of the opportunities available to him in Dakar.

With preparations ongoing, the Nigerian youngster will be hoping that his training, tournament experience and determination can translate into strong performances when the competition begins.

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Nigeria Crowned African Scrabble Champions as Jimoh Leads All-Nigerian Podium

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1 day ago

October 26, 2026

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Nigeria has emerged champions of the 16th African Scrabble Championship in Monrovia, Liberia, after Abdulmumin Jimoh claimed the individual title and the country secured the Best Country award ahead of Kenya and hosts Liberia.

Jimoh produced a remarkable comeback to top the 110-player field, finishing with 23 wins and a cumulative spread of 1,760 points. His compatriot and reigning Nigerian national champion, George Ezinore, also recorded 23 victories but settled for second place with a spread of 1,005 points, while Emmanuel Umujose completed an all-Nigerian podium in third position.

Jimoh demonstrated resilience throughout the four-day competition. He finished the opening day in 12th position with five wins before climbing to third on day two. Despite dropping to sixth on day three, he mounted a late charge to move into contention for the title.

A crucial victory over Larry Etuwa in round 31 strengthened his position at the top of the standings. Although he lost his final game to Ezinore, Jimoh’s accumulated spread proved decisive in securing the continental crown.

His triumph continues Nigeria’s strong tradition in African Scrabble and sees him succeed clubmate Oluwatimilehin Doko, who won the championship in Kigali two years ago. Doko endured a difficult campaign in Monrovia after falling ill during the competition.

Nigeria’s success extended beyond the individual standings, with the country claiming the Best Country award to underline its dominance at the continental championship.

Reacting to the achievement, President of the Nigeria Scrabble Federation, Engineer Bright Idahosa, commended the athletes for their outstanding performances and praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for its support of Nigerian sports.

“I commend our players and the Federation in general for the determination shown throughout this tourney and for flying Nigeria’s flag high on the continental stage. This achievement reflects the talent, commitment and competitive spirit within Nigerian Scrabble.”

“I also sincerely appreciate the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director-General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, for their support. The Director-General consistently called to enquire about our results, assess our progress and discuss the way forward. This demonstrates genuine passion and intentional leadership in Nigerian sports,” Idahosa said.

In the women’s category, Ghana’s Betty Kyeremateng emerged Best Female Player after recording 20 wins from 32 games. Nigeria’s Sophia Ekeruche, recognized as the World’s Best Female Junior Player in 2025 and 2026, finished second in the female standings with 18 wins.

The Nigeria Scrabble Federation is expected to build on the achievement as it continues efforts to sustain the country’s success at continental and international competitions.

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