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Commonwealth; African Champions, Jamilu Mohammed, Others Storm Anyanacho’s Camp ahead of African Tourney
Editor
The 2014 Commonwealth Gold Medalist, Jamilu Mohammed, has landed the Anyanacho Olympic Training Camp, to assist the preparations of Tokyo 2020 bound Elizabeth Anyanacho in her preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
In the final weeks to the Tokyo Olympics, the Chika Chukwumerije led-technical crew has resorted to the local solution of inviting established national champions and coaching personnel to bolster the preparations of Elizabeth, who is the first Nigerian female in 16 years to qualify for the Olympics in Taekwondo.
Jamilu, who was also a Gold Medalist at the 2013 All African Games and Silver Medalist at the 2017 edition, landed from Kano state alongside Edo 2021 Silver Medalist Mohammed Lawan who will be an added sparring partner for Elizabeth during the five-day training camp.
Also expected to arrive later today to support the Olympic training camp are current African Champion, Chinazum Nwosu and Alhaji Sani Lawal, who was a three-time University Champion and two-time national champion.
Three weeks ago, African Champion, Uzoamaka Otuadinma, lead the quintet of African bronze medalist Juliet Dennis and national champions Helen Okoko, Judith Usifoh, Peter Itiku, and Ifeoluwa Ajayi for a special Olympic fight camp.
The arrival of the current set of veteran champions will be an added boost to the Anyanacho camp ahead of the African Taekwondo Championships, set to hold on 5th and 6th June 2021 in Dakar, Senegal.
The World Taekwondo G-4 ranked continental tourney will see Elizabeth Anyanacho battle in the female -67kg category with the continent’s other representatives at the Tokyo Olympics, former world champion Ruth Gbagbi of Cote D’Ivoire and current African champion, Hedaya Malak of Egypt, both of whom won bronze medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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Thrills as 2026 National Hockey Super League Opens in Abuja — NHF President Promises Greater Innovation
Cyril Ogar
The atmosphere was electric on Saturday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as the 2026 National Hockey Super League officially kicked off in grand style.
The championship, which runs from November 1st to 9th, features 13 male and 8 female teams from across the country competing for supremacy in Nigeria’s top-tier hockey competition.
In the opening fixtures, Police Machine dominated IGP Flickers 9–1, Kada Stars overwhelmed Adamawa 13–0, Plateau edged Ekiti 1–0, while Niger Flickers crushed Team Katsina 10–0.
Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engr. Simon Nkom, expressed satisfaction with the smooth start, describing the league as a key milestone in the Federation’s renewed drive to strengthen grassroots hockey and promote national development of the sport.
“This is indeed a proud moment for us. We are here to witness a national event that we hold in very high esteem,” he said. “It’s a great way to end the year, return to our grassroots, and continue developing the game.”
Nkom, who also serves as an Executive Member of the African Hockey Federation Board, assured that the Federation will sustain its current momentum and introduce more innovations in 2027 to further elevate Nigerian hockey both locally and internationally.
“Our focus remains on building a strong foundation for our players and promoting discipline, teamwork, and fair play,” he added.
“Beyond monetary rewards, the experience gained here is invaluable. We will continue to recognize excellence through awards for Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, Youngest Player, and Most Disciplined Team.”
The Tournament Director, Mr. Falore Olajuyigbe, confirmed that the league will run for one week, ending on November 8th, with teams departing the following day. He praised the level of play and organization so far.
“The matches have been exciting and competitive. Attendance has been encouraging, and we’re confident that the quality of play will keep improving,” Olajuyigbe said.
He added that the tournament is benefitting from lessons learned during Nigeria’s participation in the African Club Championship in Ismailia, Egypt, noting that two Nigerian umpires who officiated at that continental event are also part of the officiating crew in Abuja.
As the 2026 National Hockey Super League unfolds, excitement continues to build among fans and players alike, with Abuja firmly at the center of Nigeria’s hockey action.
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