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Dunukofia Healthy Living Team, Ukpo Chapter, Flags Off Community Women Football Tournament

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4 months ago

November 17, 2025

The Dunukofia Healthy Living Football Tournament, Ukpo Chapter, has officially commenced, attracting excitement from residents, sports enthusiasts, and community leaders.

The opening match set the tone for the competition, with Akpu Tigers (yellow) defeating Oranto United (red) 2–0. Aganabo Mmesoma Lilian, popularly known as Ojawa, emerged as the standout player, netting both goals—first from a well-taken penalty and later through a precise, tactical finish.

The Deputy Mayor of Dunukofia, Hon. Mrs. Chinweze Lilian Ujunwa, performed the ceremonial kickoff. She expressed delight at the growing participation of women in community sports and praised the Ukpo Healthy Living Team for championing wellness through the tournament. She also announced that Ifitedunu would soon launch its own edition as part of the broader wellness expansion across the LGA.

In attendance was the wife of the Mayor of Dunukofia, who applauded the Ukpo Healthy Living Team for their dedication to health-focused initiatives such as road walks, fitness sessions, and community exercises. She encouraged other communities in Dunukofia to emulate Ukpo, assuring them of her full support.

The Leader of the Dunukofia Congress of Councillors, Hon. Moses Okeke, commended Mrs. Ozumba, head of the Dunukofia Healthy Living initiative, for her continuous efforts in sustaining health-oriented programs across the LGA. He urged participants to remain committed and purpose-driven.

The Dunukofia Supervisor for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Harrison A. Nwegwu, hailed the women players for confidently showcasing their talent, reiterating that “women too can play.” He further announced the upcoming Dunukofia Games Festival scheduled to begin on December 7, encouraging them to join their community teams. He noted that the Mayor of Dunukofia, Chijioke C. Ozumba, Esq., is working to ensure this year’s festival offers an exciting experience for all.

The tournament comes with enticing rewards for top performers:
₦100,000 – First Position
₦70,000 – Second Position
₦50,000 – Third Position
₦30,000 – Fourth Position

With strong support from community leaders, enthusiastic participation, and a growing commitment to wellness, the Dunukofia Healthy Living Tournament is set to deliver an engaging and impactful football season across the Local Government Area.

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Chelsea mathematically out of title race after 3-0 defeat to Everton

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1 day ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Chelsea are now mathematically out of the Premier League title race.

This follows their 3-0 drubbing in the hands of Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday night.

Liam Rosenior’s men came into the match with 48 points, looking to keep pace with the teams in front of them.

However, Beto opened the scoring for the hosts in the first half, before adding a second after the break.

Chelsea barely threatened Everton and looked flat for most of the game, before Iliman Ndiaye added a third.

The result means the Blues cannot match the 70 points that league leaders Arsenal currently have with seven matches left.

Champions Liverpool are also on the verge of being mathematically ruled out, as they have 49 points.

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Super Eagles player bounced me from Iheanacho’s room — Osimhen

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2 days ago

March 21, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has claimed that a senior member of the Super Eagles squad in 2017 sent him away from a hotel room during his first call-up to the national team.

According to the 27-year-old, it was Kelechi Iheanacho who intervened and welcomed him inside.

Osimhen revealed this while appearing on a Twitch livestream with comedian, Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday.

He said: “When I came, I met Iheanacho. And I told him, ‘ah, see me, I’m gonna carry your boots.’ So he said I should come to his room so, he gave me his room number.

“So, as I got to his room — I don’t just want to mention the name — he had a roommate. So, as I knocked on the door, the roommate opened the door. So, he like bounced me out of the room.”

Osimhen refused to reveal the identity of the player who sent him away.

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AFCON 2025; Drama as Senegal Reportedly Relocates Trophy To Military Base After CAF Decision (Video)

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3 days ago

March 20, 2026

Ekwutos Blog

Drama as Senegal reportedly relocates AFCON trophy to military base after Confederation of African Football (CAF) viral decision.

‎It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.

This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

‎ According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.

The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In a clip circulating on the microblogging platform, X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the AFCON trophy surrounded by military personnel.

The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement as they support the trophy, with an officer recording the moment.

In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.