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20,000 Runners To Rumbles At Maiden Abuja Int’l Marathon Dec 17
Joel Ajayi
No fewer than 20,000 Athletes international and local athletes will participate in the maiden Abuja International Marathon scheduled to hold on Dec. 17 2022 in Nigeria’s capital Territory.
The race will start at the Abuja City Gate – and take runners through Abuja landmarks like MKO Abiola Stadium, Nnamdi Azikwe Way, Murtala Mohammed Way, Shehu Shagari Way, Constitution Avenue, Central Business Area, and Federal Secretariat before finishing at the Eagle Square.
AIM aspires to be the unique event that everyone anticipates, drawing runners, the international media, and tourists to witness a world-class event in Nigeria.
At a press conference on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja, AIM’s Managing Director Zsuzsanna Ogunmiloyo revealed that the first edition of the much-anticipated race will be taking place on December 17, 2022.
Mrs. Ogunmiloyo who is also CEO, of Unicentral Resources said she is delighted the Abuja International Marathon is finally moving away from being an idea into reality.
She urged all residents of FCT and Nigerians, in general, to join hands with Unicentral to ensure we have a world-class race that will sell FCT and Nigeria to the world as a tourist destination, a place to invest and do business.
On his part, Senator Ayo Akinyelure representing Ondo Central Senatorial District reiterated the Abuja International Marathon (AIM) as a fully-backed government project that already enjoys the approval of the National Assembly.
Senator Akinyelure noted that an initiative like the AIM which is guaranteed to raise the profile of Abuja as a city and Nigeria as a whole will be nurtured into a world-class event.
Speaking also was the project coordinator of AIM Femi Abegunde said Abuja, a beautiful city with an excellent road network deserves an international marathon that will showcase her beauty to the world.
He said the Marathon is to empower the youths and improve the FCT’s Hon. Muhammad Musa Bello Minister, FCT economy; especially the hospitality industry, transportation, and others.
“Before the Abuja International Marathon (AIM), Abuja was Africa’s only capital city without an international marathon. AIM has, however, taken away that blemish.
“The race will engage 2000 FCT residents as volunteers.”
Abegunde enjoined the friends of the FCT and Corporate Nigeria as a whole to key into the Abuja International Marathon.
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From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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