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Gov. Ambode Testmonial Game: Drogba, Laulau Others Ready To Dazzle
Former Ivorian stars Didier Drogba, the Democratic Republic of Congo star Lomana Lualua and Siaka Tiene were among others that have confirmed to once again entertain their fans in Nigeria when they will be feature at the much publicized Governor Akinwumi Ambode testimonial game.
This is even, as the fans of Chelsea football club has plan to give grand reception for their Legends in Lagos, Nigeria.
Drogba and other invited African ex internationals are expected in Lagos on the eve of the game which is being played to say a big thank you to out going Lagos State governor, Akinwumi Ambode.
The coordinator of the event, Waidi Akanni Chelsea disclosed that supporters in Lagos have confirmed to him that Drogba would be given a rousing welcome alongside Samuel Etoo Fils, Didier Zokora, and the other Legends.
“Chelsea fans are planning big for Drogba’s arrival in Lagos,” Waidi disclosed.
On the event proper, Waidi said it would be a carnival of some sort at the Agege Stadium.
“It won’t just be football on that day. It would be football laced with entertainment. In the days ahead, we would unfold the list of artistes that would be thrilling the Agege crow. Also many other African football legends like Didier Zokora, Siaka Tiene, Lomana Tresor Lualua have also confirmed participation in the game. In fact they have sent video clips stating their readiness to play in the football match”, Akanni toldwww.adantesports.com.ng.
Akanni is also excited that virtually all the African legends invited for the event have all confirmed that they would be in Lagos for the game.
The Nigerian ex internationals are putting the event together as a way of saying “thank you” to a governor who showed them love and supported football.
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NSF: Oparaoji, Ekpeyong, Quadri Gear Up for Tough Quarterfinal Clashes in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
The tennis courts at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Abeokuta are buzzing with intensity as the competition hits the quarterfinal stage in both the men’s and women’s singles events, following a gripping round of 16.
Men’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Abubakar Yusuf of FCT will square off against Rivers State’s Abua Canice. Yusuf booked his spot with a 4-0, 4-2 win over Ehigiamusoe Endurance of Edo, while Canice cruised past Azi David 4-1, 4-0.
Bayelsa’s Uche Oparaoji faces Adeleye Daniel of Ekiti in a clash of skill and strategy. Oparaoji outclassed Urenyang Nuhu of Taraba 4-1, 4-2, just as Adeleye powered past Kaduna’s Ibrahim Sulaiman with the same scoreline.
In one of the most anticipated ties, Danjuma Lucky (FCT) will lock horns with Bayelsa’s top seed David Ekpeyong. Danjuma came through a thrilling contest against Ekiti’s Abamu Matthew, rallying to win 1-4, 4-2, 10-5, while Ekpeyong dominated Taraba’s Rubi Toba 4-0, 4-2.
Home favourite Christopher Bulus of Ogun will battle Edo’s Michael Chima for a semifinal ticket. Bulus swept past Rivers’ Timibra Godsgift 4-1, 4-0, while Chima triumphed over Delta’s Iloputa Ikechukwu in a straight-set win.
Women’s Singles Quarterfinals:
Delta’s Barakat Quadri, fresh off a 4-1, 4-0 win over Rebecca Ekpeyong of Bayelsa, will face rising star Emmanuel Bright of the IJA (Invited Junior Athletes), who overcame Rivers’ Maxwell Timipre 4-2, 5-3.
Edo’s Omotayo Blessing will battle Akwa Ibom’s Udoffa Mary in what promises to be a fiery encounter. Omotayo brushed aside Ekiti’s Adeusi Jesutoyosi 4-0, 4-1, while Udoffa outplayed Moses Favour of Kaduna 5-3, 4-0.
Elsewhere, Ogunjobi Success of Ekiti will test her mettle against Aina Goodnews of IJA, and Akwa Ibom’s Etoro Bassey faces Ogun’s Yakubu Ohunene in a South-South vs South-West showdown.
With the quarterfinals locked in, tennis fans are in for a thrilling ride as the battle for medals intensifies under the Abeokuta sun.
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