Mathew Okugbe

@Spires5Aside Sports Meet-tech: @femibanks Propels Nigerian Youth Beyond Sports As Program Ends In Lagos. The convener of the Spires Sports Meet-tech Initiative Dr. Bankole Allibay has urged participants to evolve with the rapid tech driven society and maintains a lasting relevance. Allibay made this known during his remarks at the closing ceremony of the Spires sports Meet-tech 2.0 at the Digital Bridge Institute in Lagos on Friday. The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) expert said tech is an important skill that drives innovations across the world, and every young person must embrace the current realities. In his words: "Firstly, i wish to appreciate our partners IHS for their support for this program, It's a thing of joy to note that beyond sports these young people can find a part to opulence in tech". "We have trained over 200 people which consist of footballers, coaches, football referees, and other young Nigerians aside sports. In partnership with IHS, Spires will give out fifty (50) laptops to selected participants to aid their development in tech education. " Allibay added. The Spires Sports Meet-tech Initiative is a week long program designed to empower young people beyond sports by creating a window to acquire relevant tech skills. As the tech week comes to a close, attention now moves to the 2026 grand finale of the annual Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament scheduled for Saturday 14th November at the Stables sports ground in Surulere, Lagos. @IbkSports @PoojaMedia @Mathew_Okugbe

@Spires5Aside Meet-tech Begins With Record Attendance. It's was an atmosphere of learning and camaraderie as hundreds of participants converged for the opening day of the Spires and IHS Sports Meet-tech program in Lagos. The Digital Bridge Institute in Oshodi welcomed participants to the waiting hands of highly skilled facilitators who opened both the morning and afternoon sessions with a lively introduction to the rudimentary of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. The basic knowledge of these programs was explained in clear practical representation as the student demonstrates the processes using a laptop computer assigned to every individual. As Monday's session came to a close, participants are already looking forward to the next phase of the program on Tuesday. The week long Sports Meet-tech Initiative is aimed at supporting interested sportsmen and women as well as those from other works of life in gaining modern tech skills. Telecommunications infrastructure giant (IHS) will support selected participants with fifty (50) brand new laptop computers to accelerate their development in tech education. The tech program, which is part of activities leading to the grand finale of the 3rd Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament, will come to a close on Friday, 6th November 2026. @IbkSports @Mathew_Okugbe @femibanks @PoojaMedia

@Spires5Aside Sports Meet-tech:Over 200 Participants Set For Training In Lagos. The Spires Sports Meet-tech Initiative is set to train over 200 participants as part of its drive to empower young people beyond sports. The week long program which is part of activities leading to the grand finale of the annual Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament, is designed to train the attendees on modern tech skills such as Microsoft Word, Cybersecurity, Machine learning, Coding, amongst others. This year’s training program will run from Monday, 2nd to Friday, 6th November, at Digital Bridge Institute in Oshodi, Lagos. At the end of the training scheme, fifty (50) participants will be presented with brand new laptop computers to accelerate tech development. The initiator of the program, Dr. Bankole Allibay said Spires has engaged tech experts to serve as resource persons for the respective sessions. " We have assembled some of the best brains in the tech industry to train these young people, and no section will be left untouched in the very comprehensive syllabus." " This won't end at just training. We have also set up machineries to monitor the progress of participants to aid their all-round growth and commitments." Allibay said. @IbkSports @femibanks @Mathew_Okugbe

@Spires5Aside : Wasola FC, Greater Tomorrow, The Crown FA Lead Top Quarterfinalists* The quarterfinalists for the 3rd edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament have emerged following the conclusion of an entertaining group stage. The sixteen Teams Tournament, which drew four teams in groups A, B, C, and D, respectively, have produced the top eight sides for the Quarterfinal phase. The Crown FA finished top of group A with 7 points, while Blood and Sand football club sealed the second spot with 6 points from three matches. In group B, Greater Tomorrow confirmed a 100% record with 9 points from three games. Badagry based side Chekas United secured second position with 6 points. Wasola FC ran the show in group C. They finished top with 9 point, while ASDI Academy defeated Emaljus FC on goals difference to claim second place after both sides tied on 4 points respectively. The defending champions White Tigers secured the top spot in group D with 7 points, and All Saints football club grabbed the second position with 6 points in three matches. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Monday, 9th, and Tuesday, 10th November, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere. The last eight teams will compete for over N10 million in prize money as well as other group and individual honors. The initiator of the tournament, Dr. Bankole Allibay, who was present at the closing of the group stage, matches on Sunday, praised the teams for their discipline and commitment to professionalism. " I am impressed with the level of commitment displayed by the respective teams, this tournament is for them, and I am happy they have resolved to own it passionately." " We look forward to the quarterfinals, semis, and the finals with even greater expectations." Allibay added. The tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere, will come to a close with a carnival like grand-finale on Saturday, 14th November. @IbkSports @Mathew_Okugbe @femibanks

@Spires5Aside : Wasola FC, Greater Tomorrow, The Crown FA Lead Top Quarterfinalists. The quarterfinalists for the 3rd edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament have emerged following the conclusion of an entertaining group stage. The sixteen Teams Tournament, which drew four teams in groups A, B, C, and D, respectively, have produced the top eight sides for the Quarterfinal phase. The Crown FA finished top of group A with 7 points, while Blood and Sand football club sealed the second spot with 6 points from three matches. In group B, Greater Tomorrow confirmed a 100% record with 9 points from three games. Badagry based side Chekas United secured second position with 6 points. Wasola FC ran the show in group C. They finished top with 9 point, while ASDI Academy defeated Emaljus FC on goals difference to claim second place after both sides tied on 4 points respectively. The defending champions White Tigers secured the top spot in group D with 7 points, and All Saints football club grabbed the second position with 6 points in three matches. The quarterfinals are scheduled for Monday, 9th, and Tuesday, 10th November, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere. The last eight teams will compete for over N10 million in prize money as well as other group and individual honors. The initiator of the tournament, Dr. Bankole Allibay, who was present at the closing of the group stage, matches on Sunday, praised the teams for their discipline and commitment to professionalism. " I am impressed with the level of commitment displayed by the respective teams, this tournament is for them, and I am happy they have resolved to own it passionately." " We look forward to the quarterfinals, semis, and the finals with even greater expectations." Allibay added. The tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere, will come to a close with a carnival like grand-finale on Saturday, 14th November. @IbkSports @femibanks @Mathew_Okugbe

@Spires5Aside Matchday5: Greater Tomorrow, Chekas, Crown FA Secure Quarterfinal Passage. The standing is gradually taking shape as four team from group A and B sealed their passage to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament in Lagos. In group A, The Crown FA played a 5-5 draw against Smiller All Champions to finished top of the group with 7 points. Blood and Sand football club finished second with 6 points following a 2-1 victory against Orion and Leon FC who placed 3rd with 3 points. Greater Tomorrow confirmed their 100% record after they defeated Prodigy FC 3-0 in the final group B game. They top the group with 9 points from three matches. Six points in three matches was enough for Chekas United to seal the second semifinals spot after the annihilated Diamond FC 12-5 in a seventeen goals thriller. Another four semifinal slot is still up for grabs in group C and D ahead of the final round of group stage matches on Sunday. Angos Sports Club will lock-horns against Wasola FC, ASDI Academy will file out against Emaljus FC, while New Generation FC will square up against The Alphas FC. White Tigers football club will face All Saints in a battle of two high scoring sides. The sixteen Teams tournament, which got on the way on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere, will come to a close with a carnival like grand-finale on Saturday 14th November. @IbkSports @Mathew_Okugbe @femibanks

@Spires5Aside Matchday4: White Tigers Held By The Jugular, All Saints Record Commanding Victory It was a state of frenzy on the pitch side on the Matchday-four of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament in Lagos on Friday as football fans were treated to the best of football artistry. Back-to-back champions White Tigers FC were held to a 5-5 draw against The Alphas FC. Joel and Ojo scored a brace for either side in the end to end encounter. In a fourteen (16) goals thriller, All Saints Football Club annihilated New Generation FC by 10 goals to 2. While Wasola FC recorded a 4-2 triumph over ASDI Academy. Emaljus Football Club secured a walkover 3-0 victory after Angos Sports Club was unable to honor the fixture due to unforeseen circumstances. In Matchday-five Fixtures going down today. Orion and Leon FC will file out against Blood and Sand football club, The Smilers Champions FC will lock-horns against The Crown FA. Chekas United will square up against Diamond FC, while Greater Tomorrow will entertain Prodigy Football Club. Sixteen Teams across the five divisions of Lagos will compete for over N10 million prize money and other group and individual honors. The tournament, which kicks off on Tuesday, October 27th, at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere, will come to a close with a carnival like grand-finale on Saturday 14th November. @Mathew_Okugbe @femibanks @IbkSports

@Spires5Aside Tourney: Goals Aplenty In Matchday3 It was yet another electrified atmosphere at the Stables Sports Ground in Surulere on Thursday as matchday-three fixtures of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament produced a rain of goals. After a disappointing start to the campaign, Chekas United brushed aside their their opening day defeat to Greater Tomorrow FC as they pummeled Prodigy FC by 7 goals to 2 in an entertaining game. Standout forward Samson Oyewole scored a hat-trick for Chekas. In another fixture, The Crown FA defeated record a 2-1 victory against Blood and Sand Football club. Greater Tomorrow secured back-to-back victory as dispatched Diamond Football Club 3-1 with goals from Soji, Kio, and Ismaila. Harrison scored the only goal for Diamond. It's now back-to-back defeat for Smiller Champions as they suffered yet another loss to Orion and Leon football club. The Match ended 3-2 in Orion's favor. As the group stage standings gradually take its shape, the respective teams are pushing for a strong finish ahead of their final group games. The hostilities continue today with four more matches as the sixteen Teams Tournament head for the nockout stages. @femibanks @IbkSports @Mathew_Okugbe

@Spires5Aside Tourney: The Crown FA, Blood and Sand, Others Make Winning Start The 3rd edition of the Spires 5-Aside Naija Street Soccer Tournament got off to an exciting start in Lagos on Tuesday with entertaining Matchday-one fixtures. Hostilities got on the way at The Stables sports ground in Surulere with a five goals thriller between Orion and Leon football club and The Crown FA. Kenhinde Balogun and Victor Ojo were on target for Oreon, while Olamilekan Anifowose got a brace before Balogun Azeez secured the winner for The Crown FA. In the second match Blood and Sand football club defeated Smilers Champions FC by 3 gaol to 2 in a pulsating encounter. Balami Kehinde and Alex Obi scored for Smilers. Ademola Wasiu bagged an hat-trick for Blood and Sand. Ikorodu based side Greater Tomorrow played with plenty of pride and technical depth in their 3-1 triumph over Chekas United flying the flag of Badagry division. It was however a one sided affair in the final game of the opening day as recorded a 4-1 victory over Prodigy Football club. Ekene David scored a hat-trick, while Justin Neme made it four for Diamond FC. Owolabi Bola secured a consolatry goal for Prodigy FC. A total of Nineteen (19) goals were scored in four matches on the opening day of the tournament. The action continues on Wednesday with matchday-two round of fixtures. @IbkSports @femibanks @Mathew_Okugbe

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