Ambitious kids in Abesan Estate and environs are cherishing the growing impact of a non-governmental agency, Samaritan’s Feet Youth Volleyball Programme, which has brought lots of gains to the community located near Ipaja in Lagos.

Sports247 gathered that Samaritan’s Feet is a USA-based international humanitarian project that aims to support less privileged children with opportunities to boost their career ambition through the supply of equipment, training programmes, kit and funds on a regular basis.

A corporate profile revealed that Samaritan’s Feet is a humanitarian aid and non-profit organisation that inspires hope by providing shoes to children in need around the world. Since its establishment in 2003, Samaritan’s Feet haa served over 10.5 million people across 111 countries and over 625 US cities.

Propelled by their motto – ‘Giving Shoes. Giving Hope’ – Samaritan’s Feet believes that a new pair of shoes can provide a tangible foundation of hope and the opportunity for a better life.

They also help children to focus on school, help them protect their feet to decrease the possibility of getting foot-borne diseases, while also motivating families to think beyond their limitations.

The profile added, “Samaritan’s Feet serves and inspires hope in children by providing shoes as the foundation to a spiritual and healthy life, resulting in the advancement of education and economic opportunities. A world with zero shoeless children.”

The organisation recently expanded its impact by taking a strong footing at Abesan Estate Stadium through the efforts of former women’s national volleyball team star, Ekanem Yellow-Duke, who had earlier set up an academy in the sub-topia known for its high level of sports activities.

Yellow-Duke told Sports247 that she always had a passion for youth development, hence her decision to quit as an active volleyball player and start training young talents.

She has been meeting her passion squarely through daily activities with CorePlay Volleyball Academy since 2022, and her vision received a boost when Samaritan’s Feet accepted her proposal for collaboration.

“I am happy for the way the NGO is supporting me with equipment and funding an annual camp for the academy. In fact, they have been very supportive in various ways

“They have helped me in my target of seeking exceptional children and giving young ones all the opportunities they need to achieve their dreams,” said Yellow-Duke.

The graduate of Zoology from University of Lagos, who also has a coaching certificate from National Institute for Sports (NIS), enthused that the aid she continues getting from Samaritan’s Feet will help her touch a lot of talented kids in the Abesan-Ipaja axis.

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Nigeria successfully defended its U-19 Boys’ Team title at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships in Accra, Ghana, after producing a thrilling comeback victory over Egypt in a pulsating final.

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Sports247 reports that Agunbiade Sultan inspired the defending champions with a remarkable fightback after recovering from two games down to turn the tide in Nigeria’s favour.

His resilience paved the way for teammates Kuti Matthew, popularly known as “The Dragon,” and Atunwon Quadri, nicknamed the “Table Tennis Messi,” to seal a dramatic 3-2 triumph and retain the continental crown.

While Nigeria celebrated success in the U-19 boys’ category, Egypt once again underlined its dominance across the youth championships by claiming three other team titles.

In the U-19 Girls’ Team final, the Egyptian quartet of Habiba Elbasoumy, Yara Elbadawy, Malak Abdelshakour, and Farida Thabet delivered a commanding performance to sweep aside Algeria 3-0, successfully defending their continental title.

Egypt also emerged champions in the U-15 Boys’ Team event, where Ahmed Elsabbagh, Sameh Asser, Hussein Eyad, and Kosba Mohamed proved too strong for Nigeria.

The North Africans recorded a comprehensive 3-0 victory over the Nigerian team of Joseph Marvelous, Umar Ayoola, and Samson Joshua to lift the title.

The Egyptian dominance continued in the U-15 Girls’ Team final, as Zaki Malak, Nada Elbadawy, Darin Abdelsalam, and Mahgoub Daleela edged Tunisia 3-2 in a fiercely contested encounter to secure another continental crown.

The championship once again showcased the growing standard of youth table tennis across Africa, with Nigeria and Egypt reaffirming their status as two of the continent’s leading forces.

Nigeria’s successful defence of the U-19 Boys’ Team title stands out as one of the highlights of the tournament, demonstrating the country’s strength in developing young table tennis talents capable of competing at the highest level in Africa.

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Chairman of Remo Stars Sports Club and Beyond Limits Football Academy, Hon. Kunle Soname, OFR, has praised the players and technical crew of Beyond Limits following their successful defence of the 2026 Gothia Cup title, describing the achievement as a victory for Nigeria and a testament to the country’s football excellence.

Addressing the jubilant players moments after they retained the prestigious youth tournament, Soname commended their discipline, resilience, and determination, noting that they had once again projected Nigeria positively on the global stage.

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Sports247 reports that the football administrator expressed immense pride in the team’s remarkable feat, urging the players to cherish the moment while remaining focused on even greater achievements.

“Very well done for yourselves, for the club, and most especially for the nation, Nigeria.”

Soname thanked the players for bringing home the coveted trophy, emphasizing that their success had helped reshape global perceptions about the country.

“Thank you so much for lifting the cup for Nigeria.”

The Remo Stars boss noted that the back-to-back triumphs at the Gothia Cup had sent a strong message about the quality of Nigerian football talent and the excellent developmental work being carried out at Beyond Limits Football Academy.

“We know what people say about Nigeria, but we have shown them what this nation can offer—and you have shown them one of those things.”

Beyond Limits became back-to-back Gothia Cup champions, further cementing their reputation as one of Africa’s leading youth football academies. Their latest success follows another outstanding campaign in Sweden, where they once again showcased technical quality, tactical discipline, and the winning mentality that has become synonymous with the academy.

Soname concluded his address by celebrating the players’ achievement as a source of national pride, reminding them that they were not only representing the club but also carrying the hopes and image of Nigeria wherever they competed.

The emotional message was met with loud applause from the players, who celebrated another historic milestone after successfully defending one of the world’s most prestigious youth football titles.

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