Nasarawa United Storms Abuja For Unity Pre-Season Tourney

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4 years ago

October 13, 2021

Nasarawa United has concluded plans to participate In the One Week Unity Pre-Season Tournament holding in Abuja from 30th October to 5th November.

This according to the Club’s Media Officer Amos Eche will be part of the team’s preparations ahead of the new domestic football league season.

The AITEO cup finalist will be joined by fellow Premiership League Sides, Plateau United, Lobi Stars, Kwara United, and Niger Tornadoes.

While Nigeria National League Clubs expected at the tournament will include , ABS, NAF, EFCC, FRSC, And Kogi United.

According To The Coordinator Of The Tournament And Ace Journalist, Patrick Ngwaogu, tournament Is specifically meant for teams within the he North Central Part Of The Country.

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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta

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June 9, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.

Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.

South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.

“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.

“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.

The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.

The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.

As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.

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