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2020 Abuja Beach Soccer Will Help To Discover More Talents – Hadejia
Joel Ajayi
The Coordinator 2020 Abuja Beach Soccer tournament Mr. Mahmud Hadejia has revealed that more athletes will be discovered, nurtured and makes the Country proud as the maiden edition of Abuja Beach soccer debut tomorrow at the Jabi lake park in the Federal Capital Territory.
A tournament that is slated for 14th to 16th of February will see four teams across the country fighting for supremacy when the tournament eventually commence.
He gave this revelation at the press conference and seminar in Abuja to signal the beginning of the event, Coordinator of the event Hadejia said the essence of the event is solely to develop and nurture talent that will mount the podium for the country in the future.
According to him, we are ready to give FCT residents the best of Beach Soccer.
“This tournament has been the plan for a very long time and I can assure you that all logistic has been put in place, we have four teams which include, Kebbi Beach Soccer Club, Abuja Beach Soccer Club, Kwara Beach Soccer Club and Badagry United Beach Soccer Club many state shows interest but we decided to start with just four teams.
“We believe in a collective effort, we don’t toll the part of who believe they know it all, I want to call on everyone that this is a collective effort, we don’t have all the resources needed but we need to use it well for us to have the best outing
“So, far so good we are getting support from NFF, FCT FA, media we are really optimistic to have a very good event
He, however, thanked all the development partner for their support urging well-meaning Nigerians to support the game for the growth and development of the youth in the country.
In his address the NFF representative, Mr. Ayo Olu Ibidapo urged other states in the country to toll the part 2020 Abuja Beach Soccer to develop the game in the country adding that the game will contribute to the growth of the country.
He called on the player to use the tournament to announce themselves to the world: “This is your time, to be discovered as an athlete, be the focus and put your energy, don’t look at today, but we focus on the future, it’s going to be a fantastic tournament.
“I want to urge all stakeholders to support the game.”
Given explanation on the fixtures, Mr. Hadejia explained that the three day the power-packed event will be a round-robin format where each team will play three games and the one with the highest point will emerge the winner.
Full fixtures:
On Friday
Kwara Beach Soccer Club VS Kebbi Beach Soccer Club
Abuja Beach Soccer Club vs Badagry United Beach Soccer Club
On Saturday
Badagry United Beach Soccer Club VS Kwara Beach Soccer Club
Kebbi Beach Soccer Club VS Abuja Beach Soccer Club
On Sunday
Badagry United Beach Soccer Club VS Kwara Beach Soccer Club
Abuja Beach Soccer Club VS Kebbi Beach Soccer Club
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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