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2022 Teqball World Series: Nigeria Teqball Federation selects Oyemade, Ijeoma, two others

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3 years ago

February 10, 2022

The Nigeria Teqball (NIGTEQ) has selected the four athletes that will represent the country at the 2022 Teqball World Series slated for Paris, France from March 18th to 20th, 2022.

The world series will be held at the Departmental De Formation et d’ Animation Sportives and the Nigeria Teqball has picked Yahyah Akorede Khalid (Kwara State), Oyemade Ademoye Victor(Kwara State), Obi Ijeoma Juliana (Plateau State) and Salau Bukola Rashidat (Kwara State) who are Nigeria’s best ranked Teqball players at the moment in the current International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) rankings.

Nigeria will take part in three categories: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles and the nation will be represented by two males and females at the global competition.

Making this known in a press statement, the head of Competition, Nigeria Teqball (NIGTEQ), Promise Uwaeme who wrote on the behalf of the NIGTEQ General Secretary said:

“On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Teqball (NIGTEQ) and the International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ), it is our pleasure to officially invite the underlisted Athletes to compete at the 2022 Teqball World Series, to be held from 18-20 March 2022 in Paris, France.

“This event will feature three categories: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. The competition will be held at the Centre Départemental de Formation et d’Animation Sportives, which is one of France’s largest multi-purpose indoor sports and entertainment venues.
We kindly invite the following Athletes to represent the country in the World Series:

“1. YAHYAH Akorede Khalid- Kwara State

OYEMADE Ademoye Victor-Kwara State
OBI Ijeoma Juliana-Plateau State
SALAU Bukola Rashidat- Kwara State

The above athletes were selected based on current FITEQ ranking.

The press statement implored the Kwara and Plateau States Teqball Associations to do within their powers to prepare the athletes for the world series while the athletes are instructed to submit the data pages of their international passports and the acknowledgement of the receipt of the invitation and availability within the next 24 hours to the General Secretary of NIGTEQ

“You are kindly requested to acknowledge the availability of each of the Athletes within 24hrs of receipt of this invitation and also attach the data pages of each of the Athletes to the General Secretary of the federation via email on nigteq@gmail.com and competitions@nigteq.com.

“The State Associations concerned are expected to appoint a coach to work with the Athletes and submit progress report to the Head, Technical and Education on weekly basis.”

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NWFL Backs Edo Queens’ Historic Quest at 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League

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6 hours ago

November 8, 2024

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Board has thrown its full weight behind Nigerian champions, Edo Queens, as they prepare to compete for glory in this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, beginning on November 9, 2024.

In a statement on Thursday, NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi expressed her confidence in the team’s ability to represent Nigeria with excellence, stating, “Edo Queens’ journey to this prestigious stage is a testament to their hard work and resilience. As they take on Africa’s best clubs, we are offering our unwavering support and belief in their potential to achieve historic success.”

The NWFL Board has pledged its backing to boost WAFU-B champions Edo Queens in their quest and encourages the players to approach each match with pride, determination, and unity. The Board further reiterated its belief in Edo Queens’ ability to showcase Nigerian football’s strength and talent on the continental stage.

“As you face Africa’s elite, remember you carry the dreams of Nigerian women’s football with you,” the chairperson stated. “We are proud to stand behind you and are confident you will make Nigeria shine.”

With Rivers Angels (2021) and Bayelsa Queens (2022) as previous Nigerian representatives—Edo Queens now set their sights on history, aiming to become the first Nigerian side to reach the final and capture the coveted title on their first attempt.

The Benin Arsenals will begin their maiden campaign in Group B against fellow debutantes Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) on November 10, 2024, and square up against first-timers, FC Masar of Egypt three days later before tackling title holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on November 16.

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