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Clement Temile Football Foundation To Be Unveiled Saturday
Joel Ajayi
The National Stadium Surulere, Lagos will come alive on Saturday, October 28th with a convergence of Ex Internationals and top Football personalities set to grace the unveiling of the Foundation of Former Super Eagles player Clement Temile.
The event is scheduled to take place at the National Institute for Sports from 10 a.m.
According to Temile “Football made me who I am today and I return all glory to God for the grace to serve my father’s land. Now I want to give back to the country by raising future stars by creating opportunities for them to showcase their God-given talents.”
The former Bendel Insurance, NNPC Warri, BCC Lions, and Abiola Babes player further said” We decided to unveil the Foundation at the Lagos National Stadium because of the fond memories the Super Eagles and Nigerian Sports shared here. I’m equally delighted that a lot of people are supporting this initiative and have pledged to be in attendance”.
Temile listed some of the aims and objectives of the Foundation”The Foundation’s objectives include Provision of educational opportunities for indigent students, to rehabilitate, assist injured, sick ex-players, give support to widows and families of late footballers, expose players to International Training Standards, mentor them to become good role models. Others are; educating players on how to manage resources, manage post-retirement life, and provide support to people in dire need.
The Temile Football Foundation has established strong contacts in countries like Georgia, South Africa, Israel, and Botswana towards implementing its mandate.
Ex-Super Eagles Stars Storm Lagos For memories of the good old days will be relieved on Saturday, October 28th, 2023 with the assemblage of former Nigerian Internationals set to attend the unveiling of the Clement Temile Football Foundation.
President of the players Union Tijani Babangida, Prince of Monaco Victor Ikpeba, Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Monday Equavoen, Tajudeen Disu, Joshua Ekator, Wahidi Akanni, Tajudeen Ajide among others have confirmed that they will grace the unveiling.
Apart from the Ex Internationals, members of the Nigerian Football Supporters Club are expected to add color Clement Temile Football Foundation To Be Unveiled Saturday to the event, just as top football administrators and stakeholders will be in attendance.
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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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