Sports
Its Fake News Sport Ministry Debunks Approval Of N4bn For Edo 2020 NSF
Joel Ajayi
The Ministry of youth and sports development has described the rumor from section of media that N4 billion was approved for the ongoing 20th National Sports Festival (NSF) in Benin, Edo state capital as fake new urged general public not believe such news.
Countering the fake news an official of the ministry told The Gleamer News that, in line with the trust of the present administration, monies approved for the competition would be judiciously used.
He said: “No N4billion naira was ever approved by the presidency for National Sports Festival. Such information is completely false with no shred of evidence and must be treated as such by the unsuspecting Public.”
Close to 15,000 Nigerians includes, Athletes, coaches referees, spectators and brisk business people stormed the ancient city Benin City in Edo state to take part in the 2020 National Sports Festival in the South-South region of the country.
Nigeria’s version of Olympic NSF, has a long history of promoting the unity, peace diversity and tranquility of our great nation.
Sports Festival, no doubt remain a pot that cooks Nigeria cherished harmony an event that began in 1973 among the 12 states of Nigerian has grown to becomes gathering of talented athletes drawn from across the 36 states and FCT.
Sports
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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