Sports
2022 Unity Preseason Tournament Gets 17th October Date

The second edition of the 2022 Unity Preseason Tournament will hold in Abuja from 17-23 October 2022.
Announcing this in Abuja, the General Coordinator of the Tournament Patrick Ngwaogu, said this year’s edition will involve 10 Premiership clubs in the country.
According to Ngwaogu who was the former First Vice Chairman of FCT Football Association, the invited clubs for this year’s edition will include Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Katsina United, Wikki Tourists, Doma FC, Abia Warriors FC, Gombe Utd, Sokoto United, City FC and EFCC FC. “We have informed the various clubs, and they are enthusiastic about the tournament, this year’s edition will hold from 17 to 23 October, 2022” Ngwaogu said that the tournament is aimed at adequately preparing the teams for the new football season and providing them the opportunities of sharing some technical ideas among themselves, towards having a successful season.
Ngwaogu who was the immediate past Abia Warriors FC Sporting Director said participating teams will have the opportunity of playing more friendly matches with the numerous teams in Abuja to enable them assess all their new recruits properly.
Plateau United are the defending champions of the Unity Preseason Tournament. They defeated Nasarawa United by a lone goal to emerge winner’s last year.
Sports
Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
-
Featured6 years ago
Lampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured5 years ago
FG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years ago
NYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years ago
Children Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured3 years ago
Transfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports2 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News3 months ago
Zulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured5 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones