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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.
Sports
PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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