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Africa Track Cup: 5 Kaduna cyclists invited to national camp

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6 years ago

April 16, 2019

Africa Track Cup: 5 Kaduna cyclists invited to national camp

Five cyclist from Kaduna State Cycling team have been invited to the national camp ahead of Africa Track Cup Cycling Championships in Abuja, the state’s Head Coach, Samaila Usman, said on Monday in Kaduna.

The competition is scheduled for July 26 to July 29, in Abuja.

“’The cyclists are expected to resume camping on April 28 in Abuja.

“The camp is expected to last for three weeks before the commencement of the championship in Abuja.

“The cyclists are Abdullahi Usman, Isa Momoh, Jacob Ishaku, Comfort Ayuba, and Grace Ayuba,” Usman said on Monday in Kaduna.

He described the competition as a good thing for the country being the first time Nigeria was going to host it.

“I am happy that Nigeria is going to host the competition and that my cyclists will be participating.

“’This is because it is the first time the country will host a track competition since the construction of the velodrome in 2003 during the All Africa Games staged by Nigeria in Abuja.

According to him, three cyclists from the state were also ranked as best cyclists by the Cycling Federation of Nigeria (CFN).

He expressed delight at the cyclists’ performance that led to their invitation, adding that it would go a long way to increase their skills in the sport.

“I am happy with their invitation for the competition because it will help to develop their skills

With this development, we are going to work hard to make sure we introduce cycling in primary and secondary schools in the state to improve the sport

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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta

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1 week ago

May 23, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.

Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.

Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.

In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.

Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.

Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:

Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.

Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.

Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.

With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.

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