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SEE DOCUMENT: IMO STATE SOUTH EAST AMPUTEE FOOTBALL TEAM BEGINS TRAINING CAMP AHEAD OF RESCHEDULED NATIONAL AMPUTEE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP IN ABUJA.

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By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4- OCT- 2025

In line with preparations for the upcoming 2025 National Amputee Football Championship, the Imo State South East Amputee Football Team has officially commenced its intensive training camp at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, on October 9th, 2025. This development comes as the Nigeria Amputee Football Federation (NAFF) officially announced the postponement of the National Championship to October 13th–17th, 2025, due to accommodation-related adjustments.

According to a circular dated September 18th, 2025, and signed by Nonye Nwose, Secretary General of NAFF, the event initially slated for October 7th–10th, 2025, has been shifted to October 13th–17th, 2025, with the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, confirmed as the official venue. The memo expressed regret over the change in schedule, apologizing for any inconvenience and assuring stakeholders of a smooth and successful championship.

The circular read in part:

> “I wish to inform you that the above captioned championship earlier scheduled to hold from 7th–10th October 2025 has been shifted to 13th–17th October 2025 due to accommodation issues. The event is now rescheduled as follows: Date: 13th–17th October 2025. Venue: MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Arrival: 13th October 2025. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences. Thank you for your kind understanding.”

Meanwhile, the Imo State South East Amputee Football Team has wasted no time in intensifying its preparations for the event. Under the banner of Imo’s commitment to inclusive sports, the training camp serves as both a physical conditioning program and a platform for scouting and grooming top amputee players from across the South East region.

The camp, open to all eligible amputee football players from Imo and neighboring states, seeks to identify exceptional talents capable of representing the region at the national stage. The athletes will engage in tactical drills, endurance exercises, and team coordination sessions under the supervision of professional coaches and technical experts.

The training, taking place at the prestigious Dan Anyiam Stadium, has already attracted enthusiasm and morale among participants, who see the program as an opportunity to showcase resilience, passion, and pride for their region. It also reinforces Imo State’s leadership in promoting disability-inclusive sports and community integration.

Stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts and disability rights advocates, have commended the initiative, describing it as a major step toward equality and empowerment through sports. Many noted that the program not only encourages physical fitness and competition but also breaks societal barriers by giving amputee athletes a platform to thrive.

With the National Amputee Football Championship now officially set for October 13th–17th, 2025, and arrival slated for October 13th, the Imo South East Amputee Football Team is poised to make an impressive appearance at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.

The team’s management has expressed optimism that the dedication and discipline displayed during the Owerri camp will translate into an excellent performance at the national tournament, as they aim to bring glory to Imo State and the entire South East zone.

In conclusion, the establishment of the training camp and the prompt response to the revised competition schedule reflect Imo State’s proactive approach to sports development and inclusion. The program stands as a testament to the belief that disability does not define ability, and through determination, teamwork, and the right support, every athlete can achieve greatness.

Competition Details:
Event: National Amputee Football Championship
Date: October 13–17, 2025
Venue: MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja
Arrival: October 13, 2025
Training Camp Details:
Camp Opening: 9th October 2025
Venue: Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, Imo State
Eligibility: Amputee players from Imo and the South East region

 

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EPL: Fulham must move on from defeat to Manchester City — Iwobi

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Alex Iwobi says Fulham must stay positive despite their 5-4 defeat to Manchester City at Craven Cottage on Tuesday.

Marco Silva’s side put up a spirited display in the encounter, and were unlucky not to get at least one point.

Iwobi started the fight back by scoring the second goal for Fulham early in the second half.

The versatile midfielder’s compatriot, Samuel Chukwueze then rose from the bench to score two more goals for the Cottagers.

Manchester City, however, held on to go home with maximum points.

Iwobi stated that they deserved more from the game.

“I feel disappointed because we didn’t get anything out of the fighting spirit that we showed, but I think we have to take the positivity from the game,” Iwobi told the club’s official website.

Fulham will be away to Crystal Palace in their next Premier League game on Sunday.

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EPL: Guardiola names team that impresses him everyday

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Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has named the Premier League club that has impressed him so much this season.

The Spaniard said that Enzo Maresca’s side have really impressed him with the improvement they make everyday.

Speaking after Manchester City beat Fulham 5-4 in the Premier League on Tuesday night, Guardiola pointed out that a team must remain consistent to win the title.

Pep Guardiola’s side closed the gap at the top of the Premier League to just two points behind Arsenal with the victory over Fulham, but the Gunners could maintain their five points lead with a win over Brentford on Wednesday night.

“Chelsea impresses me more and more every day with Enzo [Maresca], but it’s long,” he told reporters after the win.

“Premier League is so long, many things will happen. We won six Premier Leagues, four or five when we in December, January or February we were behind.

“The team who wins the Premier League is the team who grows during the months and this is what we try to do. No injuries, it’s so long.

“But at the same time, if we push, we will be better and push ourselves and control the situations better, the emotions and we will see what happens.”

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Outrage As ‘Biological Male’ Wins World’s Strongest Woman Event in Texas (Photos)

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The 2025 World’s Strongest Woman final has sparked outrage after an alleged transgender athlete won gold.

American Jammie Booker, who is accused of being a biological male, beat Great Britain’s Andrea Thompson to victory at the event in Arlington, Texas.

According to Mail Online, Thompson walked off the podium, appearing to say ‘this is bulls***,’ while Booker celebrated. The Brit has since been crowned the ‘true World’s Strongest Woman’ by her coach and some of her peers.

Rebecca Roberts, a three-time winner of World’s Strongest Woman, has sensationally claimed that no one – not even the organizers – knew about Booker’s background.

Details on the American are not clear, but the publication sighted a YouTube video – uploaded to what appears to be Booker’s YouTube channel in September 2017, with Booker saying: ‘Everyone is dying to tell their own story and I am obviously no exception to that.

‘I’m 21-year-old trans woman with a history of abuse, struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of her religious parents.’

On Monday night, Roberts posted a picture on Instagram that read ‘Protect Women’s Sports.’ She wrote alongside the picture: ‘I hold no hate toward transgender people. Everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the freedom to live their truth.

But I cannot stay silent about something that threatens the fairness and future of women’s strength sports. Transgender women, people born male, should not be competing in the women’s category.

This isn’t about identity. It isn’t about politics. It’s about the undeniable physical differences that exist in strength-based sports… differences that don’t disappear, and that matter more here than almost anywhere else. Women’s categories were created for a reason, and if we lose that, we lose the foundation of our sport.

‘What happened this weekend wasn’t transparent. None of us knew. Not even the organisers knew. And when fairness is taken by surprise, trust in the sport begins to crack.

‘My message is simple. Trans people belong in sport, but women’s divisions must remain biologically born female-only.

‘I love this sport. I have given my life to it. And I won’t ignore something that could quietly change it forever. Congratulations to @andreathompson_strongwoman… the true World’s Strongest Woman 2025’

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