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Kano Pillars, Nasarawa Utd, Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes, Plateau Utd, Othrers Storm Abuja for Unity Preseason Tournament
Kano Pillars, Niger Tornadoes, Nasarawa United will lead crop of NPFL clubs that will be in Abuja from 11- 18 August for the fourth edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament.
Confirming this in Abuja, the tournament’s Mobilization Coordinator, Kola Daniel said all the participating teams have express readiness to take part in the tournament which is the flagship in the Northern conference.
He said other teams like Katsina United, Mighty Jets, EFCC who are the defending champions will be part of the tournament.
Mr Daniel who is the Media Aide to the Minister of Sports said few NLO clubs will be given the opportunity to be part of the tournament to enable them expose their players.
Quoting his words, the veteran journalist said ” the tournament is a ten team tournament. We are expecting 6 NPFL teams, 2 NNL teams and 2 NLO teams. In days to come, we would unveil our partners who will support us in organizing the best of tournaments” he concluded.
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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0
Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.
Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.
Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.
The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.
The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.
For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.
He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.
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