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Dozy Mmobuosi to launch Football Club in Surulere

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3 years ago

November 3, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Football fans in Surulere and adjourning areas would in the coming season enjoy club football as Club 1472 berths in the Sportscity.

Founded by United Kingdom-based Fintech entrepreneur, Mr Dozy Mmobuosi, the club will be officially unveiled to Lagosians in style on Saturday, November 4.

Chief Executive Officer of Club 1472, Dr. Segun Sanni said the format adopted to unveil the club to fans was carefully planned to take the team to the people.

“We would be starting a procession from the area that has traditionally hosted sports grounds in Lagos, which is Teslim Balogun Stadium, the former UAC Ground.

“The parade with bands, motorcade, and our players would terminate at the Union Bank Sports Ground on Bode Thomas with a cocktail for Media personalities and invited guests”, revealed Sanni.

Club 1472 will be competing in the Nigeria National League (NNL) in the coming season and Sanni says, “Our target is to join the elite Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) next season.

Already, a number of celebrities with roots in Surulere have already identified with the club and will be joining the unveiling ceremony.

According to the club CEO, “We truly want to build a club that belongs to the people and we have intentionally reached some prominent Surulere residents including popular Nollywood actors and politicians who have shown enthusiasm for the club”.

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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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4 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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