Sports
8 Schools Vie For Glory In Maiden Monday Gift Girls Cup In Lagos
Eight Secondary Schools are set to compete for glory at the highly anticipated Maiden Monday Gift Girls Cup 2023 on November 15 at the Obele Community High School Ground in Surulere, Lagos.
Sponsored by the remarkable Gift Monday, this tournament is not just about football; it’s a celebration of empowerment and talent.
The substantial N150,000 prize pool recognizes the champions, runners-up, and third-place winners, amplifying the competitive spirit.
Excitement peaks with cash prizes for the best player and highest goal scorer, enhancing the stakes of the competition.
Gift Nyakno Monday, a standout both on and off the field, goes beyond football prowess as a passionate advocate for empowering young girls in her community.
Beyond her stellar performances with UDG Tenerife and the Nigeria women’s national team, Gift has initiated the Monday Gift Girls (MGG) Championship.
This transformative program, spearheaded by Olasunkanmi A. Gbeleyi, Ph.D., targets girls aged 8 to 16, providing not just football training but also essential life skills.
The MGG Championship is not just a tournament; it’s a pathway to empowerment and success as Gift Nyakno Monday articulates, “I strive to give back to the girl child in my community, and this initiative will provide opportunities for more girls to excel through the combination of sport and education.”
The MGG Championship stands as a testament to the power of sports and education in shaping lives, with the ultimate goal of inspiring excellence across diverse fields.
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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