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Re-grassing of Moshood Abiola Training pitch: work is in progress-Afrikings

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…says 8 weeks delivery date is sacrosanct

Joel Ajayi

The Chairman of a private company that adopted Moshood Abiola Stadium practice pitch 1, Afrikings Homes, Ltd, Kingsley Awodi, has expressed that the work is progress and the delivery date of 6 to 8 weeks is achievable.

It will be recalled that the private company took charge of re-grassing of the training pitch a few weeks ago as part of its love and passion toward the growth and development of the sports in Nigeria.

Afrikings Homes adoption involves re-grassing of the pitch by planting nursery seeds and maintenance of the pitch for two years is indeed in progress as the pitch is close to its first trimming.

Addressing journalists on Wednesday in Abuja Mr Awodi said the work is progress and the company will not fail to deliver at the given period.

According to him, the pitch is in progress and as we said in 6 to 8 weeks we are going to achieve our aim and we are close to the first trimming this weekend, the work is in the progress.

When asked why he is investing so much on sports? He replied: “This thing we are doing is just to instigate other corporate bodies to come in also to look at the good work Minister of Sports Sunday Dare is doing and key into it that is what we are after.

“I am doing this because I have love for sports and I am not doing it for any gain or any benefit attached to it, it’s just the passion and I believe by doing so others will also be motivated to come and join us to make Nigeria a better place for Nigerian youth to train.”

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

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Joel Ajayi

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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