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EFCC Emerges Winner of 2022 Unity Preseason Tourney in FCT
Joel Ajayi
The EFCC Football Club of Abuja on Saturday shocked Nasarawa United in 4-2 penalty shoot out after played 1-1 in the 90 minutes at the final of the 2022 edition of Preseason tournament on the Federal Capital Territory.
It was explosive encounter between the two clubs as solid miner of Nasarawa who was runner up of 2021 edition could not laid their hand on the trophy for the second time back to back as EFCC boys carry the day.
Financial club, EFCC player Masoud Danjuma scored in the 7th minutes of match to take the lead 1-0.
But Nasarawa United equalized in the 55th minutes courtesy of Joshua John to leveled 1-1.
Also, all the effort of the two teams proofed abortive at the duration of match and went to penalty shoot out but at the end it went 4-2 in favour of EFCC.
However, the final of Unity Preseason Cup from the opening day attracted the presence of football stakeholders starting from NFF president Alhaji Ibrahim Gusua who graced one of the match.
On final day it was arrays of football stakeholders which includes, the NFF Vice President Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu,Abia Warriors Chairman, Pastor Emeka Inyama, Dominic Iorfa, Danladi Isaac, Aloy Chukwuemeka, Niger State FA Vice Chairman, Kogi State FA Chairman, all were in attendance.
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14 DAYS TO GO: Abuja Prepares for the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon
In 14 days, the Federal Capital Territory will host one of the most anticipated sporting events on the African athletics calendar, the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon.
This event is more than just a race, it represents a convergence of sport, tourism, community and national pride.
Thousands of runners, elite athletes, professional clubs, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and first-time participants will take to the streets of Abuja for a 21.1km test of endurance, discipline and determination.
The marathon race is designed to showcase the beauty and vibrancy of the city, will wind through its major districts, offering participants and spectators a unique view of Nigeria’s capital at its finest, orderly, energetic and alive.
Nilayo Sports Limited, the organizer of the marathon, says its partnership reflects a deeper commitment beyond organizing a race, a commitment to wellness, youth empowerment, and the promotion of Nigeria as a destination for world-class sporting events.
“We believe in building excellence, and there is no better symbol of excellence than the marathon where consistency, preparation and resilience meet,” Nilayo Sports Limited noted.
As the countdown continues, organizers have intensified preparations from route safety and medical support to logistics, timing systems and volunteer mobilization to ensure a seamless experience for athletes and spectators alike.
The marathon offers prize money and global ranking points for elite runners. While it offers something far more valuable for everyday runners, the opportunity to be part of history.
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