14th leg race to Nigeria masters: Inalegwu races to top to win tourney

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3 years ago

April 15, 2022

George Inalegwu on Friday emerged winner of leg14 of the Race to Nigeria masters (Pro/Am) tournament at the Arsenal Golf Course in Owerri.

Inalegwu proved why he was one of the best in the race to the Nigeria Masters tour as he dusted his very strong contenders to win the final round and make the cut.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that
the final round of the 14 leg saw a total of six golfers slugging it out at the lush green of Arsenal Golf course, Owerri.

Unfortunately, early leader, Uchenna Anoruo whose hopes were high yesterday (Thursday) went so low in today’s (Friday) game as he fell into second place giving way for Inalegwu to bounce back to top.

With three over 75 Inalegwu was able to secure his position at the top as he started his game with a bogey in the 1st and 17th hole.

He also hit a birdie in the 9th, 10th 12th and 16th holes as well as a double bogey in 14th and tripple bogey in 5th hole.

The 18 year-old finished with a cumulative of +9 after 72 holes (297).

“I did my best and I’m happy I came out top on the leaderboard because Golf is not an easy sport it’s a game of mental gymnastics,” an elated Inalegwu told NAN after the game.

Coming in second place was Anoruo who played 74 in the first round, 72 in second round and 74 in the third round to maintain the lead heading into the penultimate round.

Anoruo however defaulted in the final round as he went behind, giving way for his closest contender to overtake him.

He’s game in the final round had a combination of eight bogeys, one birdie and one double bogey which saw him coming with nine over 81, to amass a total cumulative of +13 after 72 holes (301).

Anoruo who expressed mixed feelings after the game told NAN that although he’s game wasn’t so great, he was happy he didn’t go below the second place.

The 14th Leg of the Race to Nigeria Masters (Pro/Am) is scheduled for April 26 to April 29 at the Arsenal Golf Course, Owerri.

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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident

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4 hours ago

June 2, 2025

The Gleamer

The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.

In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.

“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”

The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.

Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.

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