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Nigeria Storm Cote de Ivoire For TIZOCATA Archery Competition

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Joel Ajayi

All is now set for Nigeria’s  Archery Team participation  at  TIZOCATA  Archery  competition in Cote de Ivoire scheduled to commence on Sunday, August 18,  2024.


According  to the coordinator of the Nigerian Team and founder of Zen Archery Club, Emmanuel Oyeleke ” With few days to the start of the competition.


“Nigeria is set to participate in the TIZOCATA competition in Ivory Coast, so we crave  your support  and prayers more than ever before as we embark on a quest to make history and spread the gospel of archery  and to  put Nigeria on the global map in the game of Archery.


Nigeria will be represented  by Zen Archery Team and Abuja Archery Club  at the 11th International Archery Grand Prix  and the 14th West and Central African Archery Zone Championship International Tournament – TIZOCATA, to be  hosted by the Ivorian Archery Federation ,FIVTA.


The competition   takes place at Robert Champroux Stadium in Marcory, Abidjan  from August 18 to 25.

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

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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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