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Gateway Games: FCT Falls to Ogun in Handball S/Final, Eyes Bronze Against Edo
Joel Ajayi
Team FCT on Monday suffered a narrow defeat to a superlative Ogun State side, missing out on a spot in the final of the handball event at the ongoing 2024 Gateway Games.
The semi-final clash, held at the Alake Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, ended 29-25 in favour of the host state.
Despite a spirited performance, FCT could not overcome the firepower of Ogun, who capitalized on home support to edge through to the final.
Speaking after the match, FCT head coach, Ayo Joshua, expressed disappointment at the loss but remained optimistic ahead of the third-place fixture.
“We are not happy that we could not secure the final ticket, but that is part of the game. Now that we are fighting for bronze, we will leave no stone unturned to ensure victory against Edo in the third-place match,” Joshua said.
“Our target is to win, and come tomorrow, we are confident of recording a victory.”
FCT will battle Edo State for the bronze medal on Tuesday.
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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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