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Karate To Hold National Senior Championship In February
Plans have been concluded for the maiden National Open Karate Senior Championship sponsored by Stratabase Nigeria Limited.
According to the Technical Director of Karate Federation of Nigeria, Sensei Dave Jegede, the Championship is scheduled for 17th to 20th February 2022 at Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Jegede said that the championship is ranked with Event Factor “6” and athletes will gather points in the various cadres.
He explained that the federation’s policy is to have a regular championship in 2022 in order to build high competitiveness among athletes, sharpen their techniques and drive the standard sequences.
“The Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN) National Open Senior Championship sponsored by Stratabase Nigeria Limited with the KFN S/South Chairman, Engineer Chukwudi Dimkpa will be the first among the events slated for the first quarter of the year.
The Federation policy is to have regularity of Championship and build high competitiveness. This would sharpen the athletes’ techniques more and drive the standard sequences. There will also be Referees and Coaches Certification courses.
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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.
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