Team NUJ Secures 2—0 Win Over Team Ambassadors to Lift Charity Marathon Trophy

In a demonstration that there is skill outside the pen, journalists in Abuja under the aegis of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has emerged victorious in Abuja Charity Marathon Ambassadors Match after pounding Team Ambassadors 2—0 win. 

The mixed-gender friendly match was sponsored by Tonto Dikeh Foundation 

The sweet victory came when Team NUJ Captain Odion Musa Fernando scored both goals, giving his side an easy lead despite playing with injury. 

Team NUJ had earlier received two disputed red cards and four yellow cards, leaving the team with just five players against seven.

Despite being outnumbered, Team NUJ demonstrated unwavering resilience, discipline, determination, unity, and the true spirit of sportsmanship emerge victorious. 

Comrade Grace Ike, Chairman of NUJ FCT Council, attributed the victory to the team’s athleticism and determination, stating that “this is the beginning of better things to come for the side.” 

She also extended the team’s sincere appreciation to Hon Tonto Dike for powering the event, saying, “We extend our sincere appreciation to Hon Tonto Dike for powering this meaningful event that beautifully blends charity, fitness, and community spirit.”

Hon Tonto Dike, the sponsor of the event earlier in her address declared “NUJ FCT Council victory has proved that journalists are not just great with the pen but also good in the field of play. 

She however jokingly added that NUJ FCT won because she did not lace her boots for the Team Ambassadors. She Congratulated the NUJ for the deserved Victory and wished her side better luck next time.

However, the team’s determination and teamwork ultimately paid off, as they lifted the trophy and collected the N100,000 cash reward with additional N100,000 each for the Team NUJ and Team Ambassadors by former Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria, Queen Isabella Ayuk.

Coach Bob praised his team’s determination and thanked God for being on their side. 

The mixed gender charity football match is the first of it's kind is one of the activities marking the most anticipated Abuja Charity Marathon with Ambassadors with the theme Run for Humanity.

The football event which attracted major Abuja celebrities and entertainment practitioners was packaged by Dr. Chris Odey, the Convener of Abuja Charity Marathon holding on 19th April in Abuja.

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