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Abia Warriors Acting Chairman Sets To Reactivate Youth Teams
The Acting Chairman of Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia Mr Innocent Oweh has assured the technical crews of both the youth and Academy teams of his determination to reactivate the teams and make them more vibrant .
The Chairman gave the assurance on Tuesday while addressing the technical crew and backroom staff of the teams. The meeting was held at the club’s Secretariat in Umuahia.
The Chairman said that the Abia Warriors youth team which was a driving force in the sustainability of the team since it gained promotion to the Premiership in 2014, later went moribund and was only existing in names.
“our youth programs was a force that produced the like of Chisom Chikatara, Shedrack Asiegbu, Goodluck Ozioma among others later went moribund because of the various factors that became an impediment for the continual actualization of dreams”. He however revealed his intention of ensuring that the teams bounce back to reckoning, is unwavering. He said the teams will participate in both the NLO Division 1 League next season , and the next NPFL Laliga U. 15 Tourney effectively.
He appreciated the Coaches for remaining committed to the development of Youths in the state, saying that history will always remember them. He advised them to comb the nooks and crannies of the state to identify the good players, and give them a platform to exhibit their talents. He remained optimistic that if properly harness, that such players would turn out to make the country proud in future.
He promised to treat all their submissions with dispatched.
The Chairman further revealed that the teams would commence their programs immediately the senior team resume in the first week of July.
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
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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