Sports
2024 NSF Day 8: FCT Grabs 2 Gold, 2 Bronze in Karate and Taekwondo
Joel Ajayi
As the 2024 National Sports Festival enters its final stretch, Team FCT continues its impressive climb on the medal table, securing two gold medals in karate and two bronze medals in taekwondo to wrap up Day 8 of the ongoing Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In the karate events, FCT’s Oluwaseun Olorunbe claimed gold in the -75kg Kumite category, while Israel Jegede added another gold in the -84kg Kumite division, delivering a double victory for the team.
In taekwondo, FCT athletes ensured their presence on the podium as well. Kalu Chijioke Jnr clinched a bronze medal in the -80kg category, and Usman Mohammed followed with another bronze in the -58kg class.
The consistent performance has made FCT a notable force at the festival, with their athletes winning medals on nearly every competition day.
With less than five days to the closing ceremony of the Gateway Games 2024, Team FCT remains hopeful of surpassing its previous medal haul and achieving a historic finish.
Sports
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.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured6 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News10 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
