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Mar
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Match Fixtures Of The 2025 Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports
MATCH FIXTURES OF THE 2025 IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA POWERED BY : IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP GROUP A: Amaekpu Akanu Asaga Amaogudu GROUP B: Ebem Amaeke Amangwu Nkporo FIRST STAGE: Amaekpu vs AsagaDate: Sunday 30th March 2025Time: 3:30 pm Ebem vs Amaeke AbiribaDate: Monday 31st March 2025Time: 3:30pm Akanu vs AmaoguduDate: Saturday 5th April 2025Time: 3:30pm Nkporo vs AmangwuDate: Sunday 6th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE: 1st Group A vs 2nd Group BDate: Saturday 12th April 2025Time: 3:30pm 1st B vs 2nd ADate Sunday 13th April 2025Time: 3:30pm NEXT STAGE- 3RD PLACE: Loser A…
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Mar
22
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Catalyzing ABIA State’s Sports Economy Renaissance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance, Sports, Youths
Catalyzing Abia State’s Sports Economy Renaissance IntroductionAbia State, carved out of Imo State in 1991, is a southeastern Nigerian gem known for its entrepreneurial spirit, particularly in Aba, the "Japan of Africa." With a population of 3.8 million, Abia thrives on commerce, agriculture, and manufacturing. Historically, the state has produced sports legends like Nwankwo Kanu and Jay-Jay Okocha, who emerged from grassroots talent hubs. However, decades of infrastructural decay and underinvestment stifled its sports potential—until Governor Alex Otti’s administration began a transformative agenda in 2023. By aligning with global sports economy trends, Otti is repositioning Abia as a hub for…
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Mar
22
2025
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Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Ikenna & Jenn Ukwa Foundation Set To Organize Football Competition In Ohafia LGA

Abia State, Abia North, Football, Ohafia LGA, Sports
IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION SET TO ORGANIZE FOOTBALL COMPETITION IN OHAFIA LGA Hon. Dr Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION will under the auspices of his pro-group, IKENNA UKWA PROGRESSIVE GROUP organize a football competition for the three (3) clans in Ohafia LGA, namely; Ohafia, Abiriba and Nkporo. The Official Kick-Off and Opening Ceremony has been scheduled to be held as follows; DATE: Sunday 30th March 2025 VENUE: Ofali Agwu Primary School Mini Stadium, Amaekpu Ohafia, in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. TIME: 4:00 PM, While the Finals and Presentation of Prizes will be…
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Mar
18
2025
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Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee

National Assembly, Football, News Flash, Sports
Senate Backs Sam Okwaraji Under-16 Soccer Championship, As Izunaso Chairs Steering Committee The Senate Committee on Sports Development has assured of its support towards the realisation of the Annual Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship as approved by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Senate Committee on Sports Development gave the backing when it received the Steering Committee of Sam Okwaraji Under-16 All Nigeria Secondary Schools Soccer Championship at the National Assembly in the Abuja. This is even as the Senator Osita Izunaso representing Imo West in the Senate, emerged the chairman of the Steering Committee of…
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Mar
02
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

New Rule: Referees To Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold The Ball For Over 8 Seconds

Football, International, News Flash, Sports
New Rule: Referees to Award Corner Kicks If Goalkeepers Hold the Ball for Over 8 Seconds The International Football Board (IFAB), the organization responsible for developing the rules of the game, unanimously approved changes to Rule 12.2 (indirect free kick) this Saturday. Under the new guideline, if a goalkeeper holds onto the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick. Following the 139th Annual General Assembly held in Belfast, the IFAB announced several amendments to the rules of the game, which FIFA will implement at…
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Feb
25
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Meet The Fastest Footballers In The World 2025

Meet The Fastest Footballers In The World 2025

Football, Sports, World News
Meet The Fastest Footballers in The World 2025 Speed is one of the most exhilarating attributes in football. It can transform defense into attack in seconds, leave defenders struggling to keep up, create unforgettable moments for fans, and even alter the outcome of a sports betting slip in an instant. In 2025, some of the fastest players in history have been lighting up the pitch with their blistering pace. Here’s a look at the top 10 speedsters in the game today and how their rapid acceleration has wreaked havoc on opponents. Micky van de Ven (37.38 km/h) Tottenham’s Dutch sensation…
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Feb
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
“From Enyimba’s 2003 Glory To Ahudiya Queens’ Legacy: Nigeria’s Next Super Falcons Roots To Rise – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

“From Enyimba’s 2003 Glory To Ahudiya Queens’ Legacy: Nigeria’s Next Super Falcons Roots To Rise – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Abia North, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Football, Sports
"From Enyimba’s 2003 Glory to Ahudiyia Queens’ Legacy: Nigeria’s Next Super Falcons 🌟⚽ #RootsToRise" In the heart of southeastern Nigeria, where the hum of ambition mingles with the rhythm of bouncing footballs, Abia State has quietly sculpted itself into a powerhouse of sporting dreams. Here, dusty village fields and sunbaked stadiums have birthed legends, shattered barriers, and forged a legacy that transcends trophies—it’s a story of grit, glory, and the unyielding belief that greatness grows from the ground up. Enyimba FC: Where Continental History Was WrittenWhen Enyimba International FC hoisted the CAF Champions League trophy in October 2003, they didn’t…
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Jan
28
2025
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania In Group C (See Full List)

Football, News Flash, Sports
(AFCON 2025): Super Eagles To Face Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania in Group C (Full List) The Super Eagles have been drawn in Group C along with Tunisia, Uganda and Tanzania in the forthcoming African Nations Cup (AFCON) scheduled to hold from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026 in Morocco. The 2025 edition of the tournament will be the 35th edition of the competition. The Super Eagles will be looking to win its fourth AFCON title after losing out in the finals against host Ivory Coast in the last edition of the tournament. Group A;MoroccoMaliZambiaComoros Group B;EgyptSouth AfricaAngolaZimbabwe Group CNIGERIATunisiaUgandaTanzania Group…
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Jan
08
2025
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Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

Football: NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles

FGN, Football, Sports
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle As New Head Coach Of The Super Eagles The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. At its meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of former Coach of the senior men national team of Mali as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. This recommendation was on Tuesday, 7th January endorsed by…
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Dec
23
2024
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OBU OHAFIA Holds Ohafia LGA Unity Marathon 2024 On 29th December (Read Details)

OBU OHAFIA Holds Ohafia LGA Unity Marathon 2024 On 29th December (Read Details)

Abia North, Health, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Sports
OBU OHAFIA Holds Ohafia LGA Unity Marathon 2024 On 29th December (Read Details) OBU Ohafia has scheduled OHAFIA LGA MARATHON for December 29, 2024 in Ohafia LGA, Abia State. Time: 7am to 10am. According to the Local Organizing Committee Chairman, Chief Ibe Ojo, Obu Ohafia Association is a human development and ifra-techno progression group consistent with their obligations to promote human and infrastructural developments andcohesion among our communities and individuals through conceptualized interfaces that encourage prosperity in our communities while promoting our rich cultural heritage. The Marathon aims to promote physical fitness, enhance community spirit, and encourage healthy lifestyles and…
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