Sports
Flying Eagles Goalkeeper Secures Move to Australian Club
Joel Ajayi
A major transfer has been completed in Nigerian football with the signing of 18-year-old Flying Eagles goalkeeper Rufai Abubakar by Central Coast Mariners of Australia,
Abubakar, a product of Mavlon FC of Lagos, has joined the Australian A-League club after developing his career in Nigeria. The Central Coast Mariners officially confirmed his signing on Monday.
The Nigeria U20 international was part of the Flying Eagles squad at the 2025 Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Egypt, where he made a memorable impact by saving two penalties in the third-place playoff against the host nation.
Abubakar is known for his sharp reflexes, commanding presence in goal and ability to excel in penalty shootouts.
The young goalkeeper will now continue his development in Australia as he begins a new chapter of his career with Central Coast Mariners.
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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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