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FOSLA Graduates Another Sets of students ; Unveils Morocco Bound Team
Nigeria foremost football Academy Fosla Academy, Karshi Abuja on Wednesday graduated another sets of students from its Junior and Senior Secondary schools.
The Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, a former President of the Nigeria Football Federation said the students have been found worthy both in academics and character. He urged them to ensure that they do not relent in their efforts to ensure that they emerge the best in their chosen careers. He further revealed that 70 percent of the graduating students who are on the Academy’s scholarship will be encouraged to further their studies to the tertiary levels.
Lulu also used the opportunity to unveil the Academy players who will be representing the country in the World Secondary Schools Football Championship holding in Morocco
In a sent forth match played between the FOSLA Academy team and the Fosla Football Club, which incidentally is the Academy boys last tune – up match before travelling to Morocco.
FOSLA Football Club players who are all product of the Academy, presently students of Nasarawa State University Keffi, and are currently playing in the Nigeria Nationwide league one.
The match which ended goalless was witnessed by the Proprietor of the school, Ex – President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, the Fosla Academy Board Secretary Patrick Ngwaogu, Chairman of Fosla Football Club, Godwin Bamigboye and other Football lovers who stayed back after the school’s 7th graduation ceremony held earlier in the day.
The Fosla Academy Morocco bound team is expected team is expected to depart Nigeria on Friday, 21st July, 2023.
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No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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