Sports
NNL Second Stanza Gets New Resumption Date
The Board of the Nigeria National League (NNL), has resolved that the second stanza of the 2023/2024 will resume on the Friday 1st March 2024. The second stanza was earlier expected to resume on Friday 16 February 2024.
Rising from the meeting held on Wednesday 14 February, 2024 at the Nera Hotels, Jabi Abuja ,the NNL board said the shift in date of resumption of the second stanza of the League, is to enable clubs complete
their mid-season registration and the medicals of such players.
The board was full of appreciation to NNL Club Owners for the cooperation and collaboration it received and prayed for more support in the remaining part of the League season.
The board also pledged to provide more enabling environment to all the forty clubs to enable them perform adequately in the league.
The board congratulated the Super Eagles for their determination and doggednness that saw them finished as runners up at the just concluded 34th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) held in Cote d’ivoire.
The Board praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the National Awards vested on the team and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation for their visionary leadership and support to the team and the NNL.
Sports
Access Bank Lagos City Marathon: 10 Years of Excellence with 600,000 Athletes from 14 Countries Covering 42,000 KM
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has solidified its reputation as one of Africa’s leading road races, and as it marks its 10th-anniversary edition, the numbers tell a story of remarkable growth and impact.
Since its inception, the marathon has attracted participants from 14 countries, with a staggering 600,000 registered athletes taking to the streets of Lagos. Over the past decade, these runners have collectively covered an impressive 42,000 kilometers, reinforcing the marathon’s place in the global athletics calendar.
The 10th edition, set for February 15, 2025, is expected to be the most exciting yet, with elite athletes, amateur runners, and fitness enthusiasts converging in Lagos for a world-class sporting spectacle.
With top-tier sponsors such as Access Bank, Casio (official time partner), Airtel (official telecommunications partner), Lagos State Government, World Athletics, 7Up, Rexona, Unilever, ROBB, Premier, Brila Media, Athletics Federation of Nigeria, FINERGE, and Aquafina, the marathon continues to raise the bar in terms of organization, prize money, and global recognition.
Leading up to the race, fans and participants will engage in the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon Expo from February 3-13, featuring fitness activities, brand activations, and exhibitions.
Additionally, superstar artists are set to thrill fans with live performances at the finish line, ensuring an unforgettable experience beyond the race.
As Lagos counts down to the big day, excitement is at an all-time high. Whether as competitors, spectators, or supporters, everyone is gearing up to make the 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon a landmark celebration in the world of sports and entertainment.
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