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PFC 2025: GTI congratulates states and FCT champions

 

 

After a very busy weekend of hostilities which culminated in the emergence of champions from 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) at the ongoing President Federation Cup (PFC), strategic partners to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), GTI Asset Management and Trust Limited, has congratulated the teams for emerging victorious and being worthy ambassadors of their states.

 

According to GTI Head of Media and Publicity, Andrew Ekejiuba in Lagos on Monday, he congratulated both the men and women teams that featured at the state finals for proving their mettle and hopes the energy, grit, technical and tactical discipline they exhibited during the state finals will be replicated when action commences at the national finals.

 

“GTI’s journey of taking the President Federation Cup to the next level has commenced this year after our maiden outing last year. GTI Group congratulates the champions from the various states and FCT for living up to billing.

 

“As expected, there were upsets. In Abia for example, 2022/2023 Nigeria Premier Football League champions Enyimba of Aba were beaten 3-1 on penalties after a pulsating 0-0 draw with an NLO club, Ahudiya Nnem FC. The Abiriba-based amateur side had earlier defeated Abia Warriors at the semi-finals, thus setting the stage for another scintillating PFC national finals,” Ekejiuba said.

 

“In other results, perennial Enugu State President Federation Cup champions, Rangers International FC were lucky as they emerged champions courtesy of a 3-0 spanking of NNL side, Ijele FC in the final match played on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

 

“Rangers’ young midfield sensation, Daniel Onyia broke the deadlock in 33rd minute when he rifled home a shot from a distance of thirty meters and Ijele FC goalkeeper was beaten hands-down.

“Again, in the 54th minute, Michael Uchebo stabbed home the second goal for the ‘Flying Antelopes’ after receiving a pass from Effimi Nsi and later in the 67th minute, Daniel Onyia grabbed his brace as his long-range shot took a wicked deflection to send the opponent’s shot stopper, Ojobo Ifebuche, the wrong way for the third goal at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu.”

 

Elsewhere, in Benue, Lobi Stars once again, emerged as champions of the 2025 President Federation Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a determined Flight FC of Gboko at the Benue State University Sports Complex, Makurdi. The Pride of Benue took an early lead in the 20th minute when Johnmark Aule curled a stunning free kick into the net, setting the tone for an electrifying contest. However, Flight FC responded just before halftime, with John Lim restoring parity in the 45th minute.

A second-half goal (54th minute) from Samuel Tiza was enough to prove decisive in the thrilling encounter that saw Alia Boys emerge champions.

 

Below is the breakdown of all the results from the 36-state finals and FCT in both men and women categories of PFC:

 

 

2025 States PFC Final Results (Men)

 

  1. Abia: Enyimba 0-0 (1-3 pen) Ahudiyannem FC
  2. Adamawa: Adamawa United 2-0 Velvot Academy
  3. Akwa Ibom: Akwa United 1-0 Eagles Eye FA
  4. Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 (0-2 pen) Edel FC
  5. Bauchi: Wikki Tourists FC 1-0 Warinje FC
  6. Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 (2-4 pen) Krusaders FC
  7. Benue: Lobi Stars 2-1 Flight FC
  8. Borno: El Kanemi Warriors FC 3-0 Police Machine (CP Strikers) FC
  9. Cross Rivers: Rovers FC 1-0 E World
  10. Delta: Warri Wolves FC 2-1 Sapele Lions
  11. Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 Abakaliki FC
  12. Edo: Bendel Insurance FC 3-0 Assemblies of God
  13. Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 NOSMAS
  14. Enugu: Rangers FC 3-0 Ijele FC
  15. FCT: EFCC 0-0 (3-4 pen) FWC FC
  16. Gombe: Gombe United 3-1 El Sharma FC
  17. Imo: Heartland FC  2-0 OISA FC Okpala
  18. Jigawa: Dandidi Babes 2-0 Lautau United
  19. Kaduna: Simon Beb FA 1-1 (2-4) Green Berets
  20. Kano: Pillars 3-2 Barau FC
  21. Katsina: Katsina United 1-0 Jnr. Danburam FC
  22. Kebbi: Discovery Talent Academy 1-5 Kebbi United
  23. Kogi: Kogi Central FC 1-2 FC Bako
  24. Kwara: Kwara United 1-1 (5-4 pen) ABS
  25. Lagos: Inter Lagos 0-0 (5-4 pen) Ikorodu City
  26. Nasarawa: Nasarawa United 2-0 FC Basira
  27. Niger: Atlantic FA, Suleja 0-0 (6-5 pen) Harmony FA, Bosso
  28. Ogun: Imperial FC 2-2 (8-7 pen) Beyond Limits
  29. Ondo: Sunshine Stars 0-0 (4-3 pen) Sunshine Stars U19
  30. Osun: Osun United 0-1 Igbajo United
  31. Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 (2-4) Shooting Stars FC
  32. Plateau: Plateau United 2-0 Mighty Jets International FC
  33. Rivers: Rivers United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Wilbros FC
  34. Sokoto: Sokoto United FC 1-2 Sokoto North FC
  35. Taraba: Technobat FC 0-1 Eagle Stars FC
  36. Yobe: Yobe Desert Stars 10-1 Gujba Academy
  37. Zamfara: Zamfara United 1-0 Zamfara Feeders FC

 

 

2025 States PFC Final Results (Women)

 

  1. Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels 3-0 Jacklyn Angels
  2. Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens 8-0 Crystal Stars FC
  3. Delta: Delta Queens FC 2-0 Delta Babes
  4. Edo: Edo Queens 3-0 Fortress Ladies
  5. FCT: Naija Ratels 6-0 N-Youth Ladies FA
  6. Kaduna: Gallant Queens 6-0 Kada Queens FC
  7. Kwara: Moje Queens 2-2 (4-3 pen) Kwara Ladies
  8. Lagos: Unification FC Ladies 0-1 Dannaz Ladies FC
  9. Ogun:  Remo Stars Ladies 4-0 Castmong Ladies FC
  10. Ondo: Sunshine Queens 3-3 (4-2 pen) Onimarg FC
  11. Plateau: Plateau United Queens 2-1 Mighty Jets Mata
  12. Rivers: Rivers Angels 10-0 Sporting Angels

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Francis And Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation Unveils New Logo, Announces 2025 Essay Competition

 

Sequel to the name change effected four years ago as published in a National Newspaper from Francis Ibhawoh foundation to ‘FRANCIS AND FIDELIA IBHAWOH FOUNDATION’, the body in a press statement reiterate it’s are pleasure to announce that the name change reflects the shared values and lifelong commitment of Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh to Education, Community Development, and Youth Empowerment. 

“While the foundation’s name has evolved, our mission and core values remain unchanged, as we continue to strive for a positive impact in our local communities, while also empowering young people to find their voices and shape their future.”

Speaking at an event held in Lagos on the 16th of March 2025 to unveil the Foundation’s new logo, the Chairman of the Foundation, Gerard Ibhawoh states that, “the name change is more than symbolic. As it is a testament to the shared vision, values, and dedication of Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh, whose lifelong commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people and communities continues to inspire us”.

He also announced that in line with the foundation’s commitment to fostering intellectual discourse and critical thinking, the Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation, is pleased to announce the call for entries for the 2025 edition of its annual essay competition for undergraduates.

The 2025 Essay Competition has the theme, ‘Sports As a Catalyst for Social Change and National Development: In what ways can sports foster social inclusion, peacebuilding and youth empowerment?’

It further remarked that sports have the power to bridge divides, inspire communities, and drive meaningful change. How can we harness this power for a better society?

Entries for the essay competition opened April 01, 2025, and closes on

May 15, 2025. Winners will be announced on June 02, 2025, and with a prize money of N100,000 each for the best essays. And for further information, interested participants can reach out to:  www.ibhawohfoundation.com, and contact@ibhawohfoundation.com

The Francis and Fidelia Ibhawoh Foundation reaffirms its dedication to championing education, youth development, and community progress. As it looks forward to receiving insightful essays from young thinkers across the nation, in the bids to continue to inspire positive change.

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Aiyedatiwa Charges Team Ondo To Win Niger Delta Sports Festival

 

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has attended the opening ceremony of maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival at Uyo Township Stadium, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.

The sports festival, promoted by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), is holding in Akwa Ibom State between April 1 and 9, 2025, with states from the Niger Delta region participating.

Other dignitaries at the ceremony included the Chairman, National Sports Commission, Alhaji Shehu Dikko, who represented President Bola Tinubu; Akwa Ibom State Governor and the Chief Host, Pastor Umo Eno, Executive Director, Corporate Services, NDDC, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde, MD/CEO, NDDC, Samuel Ogbuku, Permanent Secretary, Ministry Youth and Sports Development, Tolulope Adeyemi, among others

In his remarks at the event, Governor Aiyedatiwa commended the management of the NDDC for putting the competition together, stressing that the initiative will go a long way in promoting grassroots Sports and engaging the youths of the region.

The Governor also thanked his Akwa Ibom State colleague for hosting the competition, describing the atmosphere at the venue as electrifying.

Governor Aiyedatiwa also took time to interact with members of the Ondo State contingent at the competition.

Adressing the athletes and coaches from the State, the Governor urged them to make Ondo proud by bringing home laurels.

Governor Aiyedatiwa also charged officials of the Ministry of Youths and Sports Development to take good care of the team throughout the competition.

Team Ondo was the first contingent to arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State’s capital, for the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).

The team is made up of 313 athletes and 56 coaches, participating in various track and field sports at the competition.

The Ondo State contingent is led by Mrs. Tolu Adeyemi, the Permanent Secretary of the Ondo State Ministry of Sports and Youth Development.

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Niger Delta Sports Festival opens with glitz and glamour

 

It was an exhilarating exhibition of beauty, enchantment and the wealth of cultural diversity in the Niger Delta region at the Uyo Township Stadium on Wednesday as the inaugural Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) was declared open by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid a special feel of splendour and magnificence.

 

The president was represented by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko who charged the athletes to replicate the glitz of the festival’s opening ceremony in their performance during the actual competition.

 

In what was a gathering of personalities and participants from all walks of life, the much talked about opening ceremony lived up to its lofty billing – graced by the powers that be and embraced by a cheering stadium spectators and millions of TV audience across the globe.

 

In the audience were the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, representative of the Delta State Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguarivwodo, state sports commissioners from the nine states, members of the National Assembly and top officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku.

 

The showpiece was about the best way to kickstart what promises to be an intense sporting event which is expected to leave a lasting legacy, not only for the host state Akwa Ibom but the Niger Delta region and Nigeria as a whole.

 

Led by the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, no fewer than 10,000 persons defied the torrential downpour that lasted hours to throng into the re-born sporting facility at the heart of the emerging metropolis of Uyo which is gradually becoming the hub of sporting activities in Nigeria.

 

In one voice they sang and danced in the rain to usher in a competition poised to become the major talking point in the discovery of future Kings and Queens of Sports in the continent, especially since the Niger Delta region reserves the right as one that gave birth to some of the best sporting heroes the continent of Africa can ever boast of.

 

Pastor Eno’s commitment to this cause was evident for all on the night, showing everyone why his administration gracefully accepted the hosting rights to stage the festival, stressing that this was just one of his administration’s conscious efforts at promoting sports and giving youths a chance to make a name for themselves and the nation.

 

The festival torch was lit by Olympian, Enefiok Udo-Obong and was supported by Festival Ambassadors including Victor Ikpeba, Seun Ogunkoya, Paralympian Patience Igbiti and Tamunosiki Atorudibo.

 

Afrobeat star, Phyno brought the night to an entertaining close with some of his hit songs which got the athletes cheering, chanting and dancing.

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