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Elite Golf Academy To Induct New Golfers Thursday
Chairman of Elite Global Golf Academy, EGGA, Dr. Elijah Ogbuokiri has disclosed that the club would hold a party tomorrow (Thursday) to welcome the new granduands from South Africa who are now professional golfers.
Dr Ogbuokiri disclosed this yesterday while briefing journalists on the club’s tour of South Africa.
According to him, “We will be happy to use the opportunity to announce that after 10 years of Mrs. Uloma (Mbuko Ogbuokiri) graduated from the same programme with her help now she was able to help by producing anther 3 gentlemen as A Class Professional from the same South Africa last Monday and they are back in Nigeria, so we want to celebrate and pray for them.
“Class Professionals with Mrs Uloma, they are now 4 A Class Professional Golfers, though Uloma is now AAThe grandaunts are Ifeanyi Onogo, Dan Abasiama and Jimmy Okon.”
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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