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Rangers Get Injury Boost Ahead Katsina United Clash

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1 year ago

November 16, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The ‘Flying Antelopes’, Rangers International F.C has received a boost to the squad available to the technical crew for selection ahead of the match day 9, NPFL 2023/2024 fixture against Katsina United at the Awka City Stadium, Sunday, November 19, 2023, as three players that have been out due to injuries and bereavement are back to the squad.

Kalu Nweke and Chinemerem Ugwueze, who have missed almost half of the already prosecuted matches due to various injuries sustained while defending the club’s colors, are fit for selection for this weekend’s fixture.

Naziru Auwalu who has been missing in action due to the sudden death of his loving mother late last month and traveled to join other family members to give her a befitting burial returned to training and showing signs of fitness to make the club’s supporters proud in the remaining fixtures of the season.

Auwalu while appreciating his teammates, management, and coaches for their solidarity during his most trying moments, said, “I am delighted at the show of solidarity you all showed me when I lost my mother. I thank you all and may Allah reward you all for the support which was very handy in my painful moment.”

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

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10 hours ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

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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