NNPC wins NOGIG 2024, NCDMB picks football gold

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Team NNPC successfully defended their title as champions of the Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry Games, as they emerged winners of the 19th edition that ended at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, yesterday.

The Nigerian oil giants topped the medals table with 19 gold, 10 silver and 22 bronze medals to beat NLNG, which had 15 gold,12 silver and 11 bronze medals.

Shell placed third with seven gold, six silver and nine bronze medals, while NCDMB with seven gold five silver and six bronze medals placed fourth.

Team Chevron also made a strong showing winning six gold, six silver and six bronze medals to finish 5th, while Total Energies with three gold, four silver and 13 bronze medals made the top six on the medals table.

Meanwhile, Team NCDMB won the final match of the football event after running away with a lone goal victory over hard-fighting NLNG.

The match, which was played at the main bowl of the Moshood Abiola National stadium, Abuja, saw the two teams creating numerous chances but failed to convert any. The first half ended on an even note.

On resumption for the second half, the victorious NCDMB mounted pressure on their opponents who were equally resilient.

Emmanuel Opuwari breached the stubborn NLNG defence and broke the deadlock in the 85th minute with a clinical finish. The victors held onto their slim lead until the centre referee sounded the final whistle.

Coach of the new football champions of NOGIG 2024, Ada Gwegwe, said he was happy with his players who, in his words demonstrated seriousness, discipline and focus.

“They put in everything and the result was expected. They trained very hard and played to instructions. It was our prayer to stop NNPC’s dominance in football. This is just the beginning,” he