Giant Belgium Club Gent Sign Water FC Duo Chinonso, Oladoye.

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6 years ago

March 29, 2021

Joel Ajayi

Belgium Club side, Koninklijke Atletiek Associatie Gent, often simply known as Gent Or KAA Gent have signed two players of Nigeria’s foremost football club Water FC of Abuja.

Chinonso Emeka a tall striker with shooting precision as well as defensive midfielder, Olawale Oladoye both signed for the Gent recently

Chinonso was instrumental to the Flying Eagles of Nigeria winning gold at the 2019 African Games.

Oladoye on his part has shone like a million star in recent times including featuring in matches for the same competition.

The duo has become the latest Nigerians to ply their trade with the Belgian side.

Other Nigeria players before them in the club were late Samuel Okwaraji, Etim Esin, Philip Azango, William Troost-Ekong, Moses Simon, Taiwo Awoniyi and Samuel Kalu.

Gent are currently 9th on the Belgian First Division League with 43 points from 31 games and the two Nigerians are expected to push them up the ladder

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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4 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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