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PFC 2025: GTI Congratulates States, FCT Champions
After a very busy weekend of soccer 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 Nigerian 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.
In his words, “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.
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“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 noted that “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.
In the encounter, 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)
- Abia: Enyimba 0-0 (1-3 pen) Ahudiyannem FC
- Adamawa: Adamawa United 2-0 Velvot Academy
- Akwa Ibom: Akwa United 1-0 Eagles Eye FA
- Anambra: Solution FC 0-0 (0-2 pen) Edel FC
- Bauchi: Wikki Tourists FC 1-0 Warinje FC
- Bayelsa: Bayelsa United 2-2 (2-4 pen) Krusaders FC
- Benue: Lobi Stars 2-1 Flight FC
- Borno: El Kanemi Warriors FC 3-0 Police Machine (CP Strikers) FC
- Cross Rivers: Rovers FC 1-0 E World
- Delta: Warri Wolves FC 2-1 Sapele Lions
- Ebonyi: Cynosure FC 0-1 Abakaliki FC
- Edo: Bendel Insurance FC 3-0 Assemblies of God
- Ekiti: COPDEM 0-1 NOSMAS
- Enugu: Rangers FC 3-0 Ijele FC
- FCT: EFCC 0-0 (3-4 pen) FWC FC
- Gombe: Gombe United 3-1 El Sharma FC
- Imo: Heartland FC 2-0 OISA FC Okpala
- Jigawa: Dandidi Babes 2-0 Lautau United
- Kaduna: Simon Beb FA 1-1 (2-4) Green Berets
- Kano: Pillars 3-2 Barau FC
- Katsina: Katsina United 1-0 Jnr. Danburam FC
- Kebbi: Discovery Talent Academy 1-5 Kebbi United
- Kogi: Kogi Central FC 1-2 FC Bako
- Kwara: Kwara United 1-1 (5-4 pen) ABS
- Lagos: Inter Lagos 0-0 (5-4 pen) Ikorodu City
- Nasarawa: Nasarawa United 2-0 FC Basira
- Niger: Atlantic FA, Suleja 0-0 (6-5 pen) Harmony FA, Bosso
- Ogun: Imperial FC 2-2 (8-7 pen) Beyond Limits
- Ondo: Sunshine Stars 0-0 (4-3 pen) Sunshine Stars U19
- Osun: Osun United 0-1 Igbajo United
- Oyo: Crown FC 0-0 (2-4) Shooting Stars FC
- Plateau: Plateau United 2-0 Mighty Jets International FC
- Rivers: Rivers United 0-0 (4-3 pen) Wilbros FC
- Sokoto: Sokoto United FC 1-2 Sokoto North FC
- Taraba: Technobat FC 0-1 Eagle Stars FC
- Yobe: Yobe Desert Stars 10-1 Gujba Academy
- Zamfara: Zamfara United 1-0 Zamfara Feeders FC
2025 States PFC Final Results (Women)
- Akwa Ibom: Ibom Angels 3-0 Jacklyn Angels
- Bayelsa: Bayelsa Queens 8-0 Crystal Stars FC
- Delta: Delta Queens FC 2-0 Delta Babes
- Edo: Edo Queens 3-0 Fortress Ladies
- FCT: Naija Ratels 6-0 N-Youth Ladies FA
- Kaduna: Gallant Queens 6-0 Kada Queens FC
- Kwara: Moje Queens 2-2 (4-3 pen) Kwara Ladies
- Lagos: Unification FC Ladies 0-1 Dannaz Ladies FC
- Ogun: Remo Stars Ladies 4-0 Castmong Ladies FC
- Ondo: Sunshine Queens 3-3 (4-2 pen) Onimarg FC
- Plateau: Plateau United Queens 2-1 Mighty Jets Mata
- Rivers: Rivers Angels 10-0 Sporting Angels
Portuguese football tactician Carlos Queiroz has made a surprise return as head coach of Ghana’s senior national team, the Black Stars.
The Ghana Football Association announced the 73-year-old’s reappointment on Thursday, weeks after he appeared to signal his departure from the team following their exit from the FIFA World Cup.
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Queiroz took charge of Ghana in April and guided the Black Stars to the last 32 of the tournament before they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia.
Shortly after the loss, the Portuguese coach appeared to announce his departure on social media.
However, following subsequent discussions, the Ghana FA has decided to bring him back for another spell.
The duration of Queiroz’s new contract was not disclosed, but the football association said he would be tasked with preparing the Black Stars for “a successful new phase on the international stage.”
The GFA said Queiroz’s extensive international experience, technical expertise and knowledge of the Black Stars made him the right man to lead the team into its next chapter.
Queiroz has managed several national teams, including Portugal, Iran, Egypt, South Africa, Colombia and Qatar.
He also had two spells as assistant manager at Manchester United under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
His immediate priority will be Ghana’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, with the qualifiers scheduled to begin later this month.
The Black Stars have been drawn in Group C alongside Ivory Coast, The Gambia and Somalia, although the dates and venues for their opening two matches are yet to be announced.
The Ghana FA said further details on Queiroz’s mandate would be released in due course.
Nigerian winger Femi Azeez has completed a remarkable rise from non-league football to the Premier League after joining Brighton & Hove Albion from Millwall on a four-year contract.
The transfer, for an undisclosed fee, was completed after Brighton and Millwall submitted a deal sheet before the initial 11pm transfer deadline, extending the window until 1am on Wednesday.
Azeez, 25, joins Brighton following an outstanding 2025/26 campaign with Millwall, where he played a key role in the club’s push for the Championship play-offs.
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The Nigerian made 77 appearances for Millwall, scoring 15 goals and registering 13 assists. His impressive performances also earned him places in the PFA and EFL Championship Teams of the Season.
Brighton sporting director Mike Cave welcomed Azeez to the club, describing him as one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship.
“We are delighted to add Femi to the squad. He arrives off the back of an excellent season with Millwall, having played a key role for them as they finished in the playoffs,” Cave said.
“He was one of the most exciting attacking talents in the Championship, and we’re delighted to have finally agreed his transfer, and we now look forward to working with him.”
Azeez’s journey to the Premier League has been unconventional. After spending time in Watford’s youth setup, he moved into non-league football with Northwood before spells at Wealdstone and Hanwell Town.
He subsequently earned a move to Reading in 2019 before joining Millwall in 2024, steadily working his way up the English football pyramid.
The winger has also made a strong start to his international career with Nigeria. On his senior debut in June, Azeez scored both goals in the Super Eagles’ 2-0 victory over Zimbabwe.
Four days later, he provided an assist as Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0.
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been convicted of drink-driving in Gran Canaria, Spain, after a court found him to have been driving with an alcohol level more than three times above the legal limit.
A court source confirmed the conviction to AFP on Wednesday, stating that the 23-year-old centre-back was fined €14,400 ($16,700) and had his driving licence suspended for eight months.
The case followed an incident on August 16 and was heard at a trial in San Bartolome de Tirajana, a village in Gran Canaria.
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Asencio, who is from the Canary Islands, was not with Real Madrid’s squad at the time of the incident as he was recovering from a hamstring injury suffered at the end of July.
The conviction comes amid another legal case involving the defender. Asencio is due to face a separate court hearing in Gran Canaria over the alleged non-consensual sharing of a sexual video dating back to 2023.
Spanish media reports say Asencio expects to be cleared in that case if the two women filmed in the video formally forgive him.
Three former Real Madrid reserve players are also on trial over allegations that they recorded and distributed the video. The trial is scheduled for September 3, 4 and 7.
The latest conviction adds to a difficult period for the young Real Madrid defender, who has been dealing with both injury and legal issues off the pitch.
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