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2024 World Relays Championship: Sports Minister Congratulates Team Nigeria on 2024 Olympics Qualification
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh extends heartfelt congratulations to Team Nigeria athletes for their impressive performances so far at the World Relays Championship in the Bahamas, as they secured qualification for the 4×400 mixed relays and 4×400 men’s relay event at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris.
Speaking on the remarkable achievement, Senator John Owan Enoh stated, “I am immensely proud of our Team Nigeria athletes for their exceptional performance at the World Relays Championship, which has secured two qualification tickets for the Olympic Games already. Their dedication, determination, and resilience have brought honor to our nation, and I congratulate them on this milestone.”
The Nigerian men’s 4x400m quartet of Dubem Nwachukwu, Dubem Amene, Sikiru Adeyemi, and Chidi Okezie showcased their prowess on the track, clocking a remarkable time of 3:01.70 to secure qualification for the Olympic Games. This achievement marks the fastest time by a Nigerian male 4x400m team since the Bronze-winning team of James Godday, Musa Audu, Saul Weigopwa, and Enefiok Udo-Obong at the Athens 2004 Olympics.
In the mixed 4x400m relay event, Team Nigeria’s quartet of Samuel Ogazi, Ella Onojuvwevwo, Chidi Okezie, and Esther Elo Joseph delivered an impressive performance, finishing second in their heat with a time of 3:13.79. This outstanding performance secured their spot at the Olympics for the second consecutive time.
Senator John Owan Enoh emphasized the importance of continued hard work and perseverance as Team Nigeria athletes aim for further Olympic qualification tickets in their remaining events. He expressed confidence in their abilities and encouraged them to strive for excellence as they represent Nigeria on the global stage.
As Team Nigeria celebrates this momentous achievement, Senator John Owan Enoh reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting and empowering Nigerian athletes to excel in their respective sports, and be in the best shape towards the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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FCT President Cup Reaches Climax as EFCC FC and FWC FC Set to Clash in Final
Joel Ajayi
The FCT President Cup has reached its thrilling conclusion, with defending champions EFCC FC set to face off against Family Worship Champions FC (FWC FC) in the final match.
The highly anticipated encounter is scheduled to take place at the FCT Sports Complex in Abuja, with both teams determined to emerge victorious.
In the Match Day 6 semifinal clash EFCC FC edged out Galadima FC 1-0, while FWC FC defeated N-Youth Academy 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 stalemate in the second semifinal game.
EFCC FC will be seeking to defend their title, while FWC FC aims to claim their first FCT President Cup trophy.
The final match promises to be an exciting encounter between two familiar teams, with EFCC FC and FWC FC having faced each other in previous matches.
The FCT President Cup has been a showcase of thrilling football, with the semifinal stage featuring highly competitive matches. The final match is expected to be a thrilling conclusion to the tournament.
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