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Daura Township Stadium. Final of the PMB Unity Cup 2024.

Saturday December 21, 2024

Former President Muhammadu Buhari graced the final match of the PMB Unity Cup 2024 at the Daura Township Stadium.

The PMB Unity Cup, an annual football and polo competition being organized in his honour, is a part of his post-presidency activities to promote youth development, sportsmanship, and community unity.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari graced the final match of the PMB Unity Cup 2024 at the Daura Township Stadium.

The PMB Unity Cup, an annual football and polo competitions, being organized in his honor, is a part of his post-presidency activities aimed at promoting youth development, sportsmanship, and community unity.

Muhammadu Buhari expressed his appreciation for the initiative, noting the role of sports in promoting peace and development among young people.

He commended the organizers for their dedication to sustaining the tournament and encouraged the players to embrace discipline and teamwork, both on and off the field.

The PMB Unity Cup has become a significant event in Daura zone, symbolizing the former President’s enduring connection with his community and his commitment to the growth of grassroots sports.

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AleXpress ~ It’s On Us This Christmas.
We Do Food, You Do Family!

AleXpress ~ It’s On Us This Christmas.
We Do Food, You Do Family! pic.twitter.com/boEn21WTR9

— Alexander Iwobi (@alexiwobi) December 23, 2024

Iwobi opens shop to donate free Chrismas food to poor families in London

by Idris Shehu
December 23, 2024

Alex Iwobi, the Super Eagles midfielder, has opened a temporary shop where poor families can get free food for Christmas celebrations.

The shop, named ‘Alexpress’, is situated in Canning Town in East London, the community where the footballer was raised.

The pop-up stall is loaded with various food items stacked neatly in rows, and all offerings have a price tag of £0.

In a chat with the BBC, Iwobi cited his parents as his “role models,” who have inspired him to be altruistic since he was younger.

“This is where I was raised for my primary school education. People, families are going come in. They select a drink and the stuff for the house. There are different foods that they can take, and by the end of it, there is a turkey,” the 28-year-old said.

“‘Alexpress’ is a minimart to try to give out food to families that are not able to get food for Christmas. If I can help them celebrate Christmas, why not?

“Just seeing how my parents are, I have always seen them give back. And with that as my role models, I fill like when I am in a position I am today, or if I was in less position, I would try my best to give back and help the less fortunate and people who are not able to eat.”

Recently, Iwobi has shown the alternative sides of his life outside of football more often.

In October, in a chat with TheCable, Iwobi revealed that he started making music when he was 14, alongside his pursuit of a professional football career.

He added that he has “so many unreleased songs” and more will be released soon.

The footballer then released ‘What’s Luv’, his second single, on October 31.

Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop

Alex Iwobi has been spreading festive cheer in east London by opening up his own temporary shop.

The Fulham and Nigeria star has been giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents struggling to pay for their Christmas dinner.

BBC Sport Africa went along to Alexpress to see Iwobi in action behind the till.

Welcome to Alexpress!

@FulhamFC's Alex Iwobi is providing free food in his pop-up shop, so more families in his community can enjoy a magical Christmas day

A beautiful, kind gesture, @alexiwobi


🎥 @BBCAfrica

Welcome to Alexpress! 👋@FulhamFC's Alex Iwobi is providing free food in his pop-up shop, so more families in his community can enjoy a magical Christmas day

A beautiful, kind gesture, @alexiwobi ❤️

🎥 @BBCAfrica pic.twitter.com/Un4R40irEO

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 24, 2024