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2025 Abuja All Stars Int’l Veteran Final: Karu, New Karu Veterans Promise Fireworks
By Joel Ajayi
It will be an all-Karu showdown as debutants New Karu Veterans square up against their counterparts, Karu Veterans, in the grand finale of the 2025 Abuja All Stars International Veteran Tournament.
On Saturday, New Karu stunned USF with an emphatic 3-1 victory in the first semifinal to book their place in the final in style. Later in the day, Karu Veterans overcame Apo Fitness Veterans 5-4 in a tense penalty shootout to seal their first-ever appearance in the final.
With both teams set to lock horns this Saturday inside the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, coaches and captains from both camps have begun talking tough, promising fans a thrilling finale.
Speaking after their semifinal win, New Karu captain Robinson Amba expressed confidence in his team’s mission:
“Now that we are in the final, we know we cannot come this far only to fall short. The target has always been the trophy, and all hands are on deck to make sure we bring it home.”
New Karu coach, Abiodun Arowofela, also praised his team’s resilience:
“By God’s grace, we are now at the last stage of our mission. The opponents are no pushovers, but football is about determination and persistence. We have come this far, and with God on our side, we believe we can finish strong and lift the trophy.”
As the 2025 edition of the Abuja All Stars International Veteran Tournament draws to a close, fans can expect nothing short of fireworks when both Karu sides battle for supremacy in what promises to be a final to remember.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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