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IORFA Attend African Club Association Meeting With CAF President

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3 years ago

October 6, 2023

Joel Ajayi

The Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lobi Stars Football Club, Mr. Dominic Iorfa on Thursday attended the maiden meeting of the African Club Association (ACA) with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe.

CAF is launching the African Club Association (ACA) for clubs across the African continent to promote and advance the interests of African Football clubs. The CAF President confirmed in the meeting that only 60 clubs among thousands of clubs in the African continent were invited for the virtual meeting.

The CAF President discussed various ideas with the clubs and the plans of CAF to improve inter-club competitions and to make African Clubs commercially viable among other issues that were discussed in the meeting.

Iorfa spoke on behalf of the Western African region and he shared his experience as a footballer and also an administrator. He is optimistic the Association will strength

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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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15 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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