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Africa Weightlifting Championship: Nigeria Begins Quest For 2024 Olympics ticket Today In Tunisia
Nigeria will today begin their quest for 2024 Olympic Games qualification in Weightlifting even as two Nigerian lifters, Olarinoye Adijat and Lawal Rafiatu will be on the stage today, Monday, May 15 in Tunisia.
The duo, competing in 59kg women category, will begin their competition by 12noon local time.
On Tuesday, May 16, Two Nigerian lifters will be on stage as well. Joy Eze, (71kg women) and Edidiong Umofia (73kh men) will compete.
Nigeria’s 5th athlete, Akano Desmond (89kg men) will round off Nigeria’s participation in the championship on Wednesday, May 17.
The athletes expressed optimism and assured Nigerians of good outing.
Speaking with Nigeria Weightlifting Federation, NWF Media crew, Olarinoye Adijat and Edidiong Umofia said the athletes are not under pressure to perform adding that their aspiration is to begin the Olympic Games qualifiers on a high note.
“It is one of the championships we need to participate in to get our Olympic Games qualification ticket. We have done our best in camp, the president and his board supported us and we hope to begin high,” Olarinoye said.
On his part, Edidiong Umoafia looked forward to his competition on Tuesday.
“We are not under pressure. We are in competition spirit and we hope to start high as we begin the Olympic Games qualification journey.
“No competition or championship is an easy one. You have to be on top of your game. Prepare well and ask for God’s grace.
“All the athletes are ready to compete.” he stated.
Nigeria weightlifters will participate in six Championships as they seek to return Nigeria to global weightlifting map in the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris, France.
The 2023 Africa Weightlifting Championship which commenced on May 14 will end on Friday May 19th.
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Super Eagles Can Secure Six Points Against Benin Republic and Rwanda – Barrister Alli
Barrister Rotimi Alli, Chairman of the Ibadan Football Council, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure the maximum six points in their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Speaking at the September edition of the Ex-University of Ibadan Footballers Association virtual interactive session, “Guest of the Month,” Barrister Alli, popularly known as Libero, emphasized that the team’s success depends on the players’ determination and willpower.
“It’s not about the coaches; it’s all about the boys,” he stated. “With only two or three days of preparation, there’s little the coaches can do. It’s the players’ mindset that will determine the outcome. They must decide among themselves that they want to win.”
Barrister Alli believes that the caliber of players in the Super Eagles squad is more than capable of achieving success. “Considering the quality of players we have, there’s nothing stopping us from qualifying for the Nations Cup and the World Cup,” he added.
The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic and Rwanda in crucial AFCON qualifiers this weekend, and Barrister Alli’s optimism is a testament to the team’s potential. With the right mindset and determination, the Super Eagles can secure the maximum points and take a significant step towards qualifying for the major tournaments.
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