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FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation U16 Tournament: Zonal Qualifiers Begin in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The zonal qualifiers of the 2026 FirstBank/Samuel Okwaraji Foundation U16 Inter-Secondary Schools Football Tournament have commenced, with young footballers competing across Abuja, Kano, Lagos and Owerri.
In Abuja, the North-Central zone is hosting its qualifiers at Sunrise Sports City, where six secondary schools are battling for places in the next stage of the competition.
The participating schools have been drawn into three groups of two teams each, setting up a series of decisive encounters.
Government Secondary School, Mabushi, will take on Spate Ajele Community Secondary School, Ilorin, in the Group A fixture scheduled for September 20.
Group B will see Holy Trinity College, Lokoja, face Hill Top Model School, Minna, while Government Secondary School, Lafia, will confront St. John College, Jos, in the Group C encounter.
With only two teams in each group, the three group winners will progress automatically to the semi-finals. The best-performing runner-up will complete the last-four lineup.
The Abuja qualifiers are expected to provide an important platform for young players from the North-Central region to display their abilities while competing for a place in the later stages of the tournament.
The nationwide zonal programme is also taking place in Kano, Lagos and Owerri as organisers continue their drive to discover and promote promising secondary-school football talents.
Sports
Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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