Sports
Anthony Ujah, top European agent, Cute Abiola for Awoniyi’s sponsored “Never Stop Dreaming Cup” final
Eintracht Braunschweig of Germany striker, Anthony Ujah and top European football agent, Maximilian Brommer, are among the dignitaries expected to grace Taiwo Awoniyi’s sponsored “Never Stop Dreaming Cup” 2023 final on Saturday in Ilorin.
Super Eagles and Nothingham Forest of England striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, confirmed this while speaking with the newsmen in Ilorin on Thursday.
Awoniyi revealed that Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Malam Bola Mogaji, Kwara FA Chairman, Malam Idris Musa, popular skit maker, The Cute Abiola, and Chairman Kwara United FC, Kumbi Titiloye are among other dignitaries to attend.
He said he is delighted that the community accepted the tournament and pledged to continue to contribute to the development of the round leather game in the state.
“It all started in this Ilorin and I will continue to give my best to see to the fact that people who are better than me are discovered.
“I watched the semi final match yesterday between Sun-Shine FA and Unicorn FA and I saw very happy with the standard of play.
“I know we love football here and I will continue to do my bit to ensure plenty are exposed to the global stage” Awoniyi said.
The former Union Berlin of Germany striker said apart from the star prizes, there are other individual reward that will go to the players and the participating teams on Saturday.
Unicorn FA and International FA will lock horns in the final on Saturday at the Sheikh Abdulkadir College pitch, Ilorin beginning from 2:00pm.
Basketball
Plateau, M2 Academy Clash in Final as CDS U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Tournament Ends in Abuja
By Joel Ajayi
As the curtain falls on the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Tournament, all eyes will be on the grand finale today Wednesday in Abuja where Plateau State will take on the high-flying M2 Academy in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
The 5days tournament organized to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and promote youth engagement through sports, has witnessed thrilling displays of talent and teamwork from budding basketball stars across the country.
Both Plateau and M2 Academy have shown resilience, skill, and determination throughout the competition, earning their spots in the final through hard-fought victories.
M2 Academy, known for their fast-paced and tactical style, will be hoping to outclass a physically dominant Plateau side that has wowed fans with their aggressive play and defensive discipline.
Trophies, medals, and individual awards will be presented at the end of today’s final to recognize outstanding performers, including Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, and Top Scorer.
As Plateau and M2 Academy square off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, fans can expect an action-packed finale that underscores the rising potential of youth basketball in Nigeria.
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