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Benue State FA Announces Kick Off Date For Chief Akor Andiir U17 Competition
The maiden Chief Akor Andiir And Benue State Football Association U17 tournament will kick off on Saturday 20th July, 2024 at the JS Tarka Stadium, Gboko.
The kick off date of the tournament was announced by the Chairman of Benue state FA, Chief Barrister Paul Edeh. He added that the competition will be played across the state to unearth and give opportunity to young players and also select the best of them for better opportunity.
Before the announcement, the state FA signed a partnership memorandum of understanding (MoU) with one of the foremost transports company in the state.
Hence, Flight Transport Services on Saturday became the official transports partner of Benue State Football Association.
The state U17 football tournament, named after the proprietor of the transport company, Chief Comrade Akor Andiir, will contribute to the development of football in Nigeria by discovering hidden talents for the underage national teams.
The state FA however, promised to donate medals, giant trophy, and 50 balls in support of the competition.
In addition to this, the state FA Chairman, Barrister Paul Edeh said he will sponsor the four coaches in the semi-final on free coaching course at the National Institute for Sports.
The organiser announced Monday 15th July, 2024 as the commencement date for the registration of interested clubs, adding that registration closes once the target of twenty teams has been achieved.
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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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