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Abia FA Youth Coaches Training Gets 4th September Date
The maiden edition of the Abia State Football Association Youth Coaches Workshop will hold on Monday 4th September 2023 in Umuahia.
According to the Chairman of the Football Association Rev.( Dr) Obioma Onyeaghala, the training workshop which is being packaged by the Youth Development Committee of the FA, will feature selected Coaches from the 17 Local Football Councils in the State.
The Guest Lecturer of the day will be FIFA trained instructor and Chairman of Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia, Coach John Obuh. He will handle the practical and theoretical sessions of the program.
Also, Retired FIFA Referee Charles Nwokocha will educate the Coaches on recent changes in the Laws of the Game.
The Chairman said the program will be anchored by the former Vice Chairman of FCT Football Association Patrick Ngwaogu (Odogwu Ndi Abia) who is the Chairman of Youth Development Committee of the FA.
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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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