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Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Registration Fee Announced

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After months of deliberations and concerted discussions, the management of the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge has pegged registration fee for the April 5 to 11 European football scouting programme at two hundred thousand naira, (N200, 000) only.

Announcing the development in Abuja on Monday, the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Director, Coach John Sam Obuh said that the need to review the registration fee for the European scouting programme scheduled to hold at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja was due to the impact of the novel Covid-19 pandemic that have disrupted global economy and distorted sporting activities worldwide.

Coach Obuh who was the head coach of Nigeria’s 2009 silver-winning U-17 team the golden Eaglets said that the new registration fee was arrived at to help academies in the country to be part of the challenge.

The former Akwa United, Kano Pillars and Enyimba gaffer added that the to make the registration easier for intending football academies, the management has also agreed that payment can be made in three installments adding that the registration does not cover accommodation.

He however added that the FNC crew will be available to assist academies get accommodation upon request.

“We are happy to announce the new registration fee for the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge. A lot of people, especially academy owners have been asking questions on when the registration fee would be made public. But we told them to be patient with us, that we are working on how to make the whole thing and process easier for everyone.

“After much deliberations and planning, we agreed with our partners in Europe that the registration fee should be two hundred thousand naira (N200, 000) only.
A lot of issues were factored in before arriving at the fee and most important among them is the novel Covid-19 pandemic which have disrupted every human activity for close to one year now globally.

“We also took into consideration on how to make the registration much easier for the intending academy owners and that is why we agreed that payment can be made three times.

“However, the N200, 000 registration does not cover accommodation. Academies are responsible for their accommodation but upon request, we are available to help any academy secure accommodation before the trial,” he said.

The Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Director further disclosed that the scouting programme is targeting 1, 000 talented Nigeria football players within the age of 12 and 21 years of both male and female to take part in the trial.

The maiden edition of the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge will hold from April 5 to 11, 2021.

Obuh provided further details on the challenge.

“Recall that we fixed the trial to hold from November 5 to 11 2020 but because of the covid-19 pandemic, it was shifted to April this year.

“The trial is for both individual players and team players as well. An individual player who wish to be part of the programme will register with sixty-two thousand naira (N62, 000) only.”

Interested individual players and academies are requested to visit the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge website www.fieldootrials.com/nigeria For registration details and further information.

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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles

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Joel Ajayi

At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.

Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.

 What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.

Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022. 

In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.

Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.

“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”

She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”

The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.

Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”

For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”

Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”

Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.

Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.

Chiamaka expressed Further;  “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.

With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.

Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.

“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.

He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.

“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”

Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.

“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”

He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”

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