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Daura Township Stadium AstroTurf football pitch opens officially

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6 years ago

April 1, 2021

….Dan Buram FC of Daura take on Kano Pillars FC of Kano

The much awaited time for the people of Daura in Katsina state to start using again their football pitch, comes at the right time.

Recall that prior to this, the Daura Stadium football pitch was in a pathetic state, unfit for playing football as the soil base could not support and sustain the growth of grass.

The efforts to bring the stadium’s football pitch back to a meaningful state was powered by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development; Mr. Sunday Dare whose Adoption Campaign Models have been paying-off, making his mandate to rehabilitate and develop sporting infrastructure across the country, a success so far.

The stadium’s new football pitch was brought about by the Minister leveraging on the said Adoption Model, getting Sir Kesington Adebutu to directly fund the rehabilitation and upgrade.

The new football pitch of the Daura Township Stadium will be opened officially today by 4pm, where Dan Buram FC of Daura will play against Kano Pillars FC of Kano

More thanks to the Honorable Minister of Youth and Sports Development for this upgrade, as we look forward to the opening of other sports facilities presently undergoing rehabilitation and upgrade.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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2 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

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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