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CAF Lists Shehu Dikko Among Vice President Of Organising Committee

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Inter-Club Competitions: CAF Lists Shehu Dikko Among Vice President Of Organising Committee

African soccer governing body has released the list of the newly constituted organising committee for its Inter-Clubs competitions, BSNSports.com.ng has gathered.

The newly approved list has one President and 11 Vice Presidents selected across the continent.

Prominent on the list is the Chairman of the League Management Company( LMC) who is in charge of the Nigeria Professional Football League Mallam Shehu Dikko.

Ahmed Yahya of Mauritania was named President while the Chief Executive Officer of Simba SC of Tanzania Barbara Gonzalez is the only female among the Vice Presidents.

The list in full:
President:
• Ahmed Yahya
Vice Presidents:
• Barbara Gonzalez
• Maclean Cortez
• Djibrilla Hamidou
• El Hajoui Hamza
• Sekou Sylla
• Shehu Dikko
• Ransford Abbey
• Alim Konate
• Mohamed Yonis
• Muwanda Haruna
• Mokhosi Mohapi

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.


The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.


Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.


“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.


“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.


However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.


Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020

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