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Lobi stars dedicate victory over Abia Warriors in memory of victims of Oturkpo Bank robbery.
Joel Ajayi
The Management of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi said it has dedicated its Victory over Abia Warriors FC in the NPFL Match Day four to victims of the recent Bank robbery attack at Oturkpo town in Benue state which claimed many lives.
The encounter which was earlier postponed as a result of the mourning mood in Benue state saw the Makurdi-based side defeated Abia Warriors by 2-0.
Chief Executive Officer of Lobi stars Dominic Iorfa said the Victory would act as a relief for the entire people of Benue state who were thrown into mourning by the dastardly act of the armed robbers.
He specifically stated that the Victory is dedicated to the memories of the deceased and the families of those who were affected by the sad incident.
He prayed to God to grant the souls of all the departed eternal rest and for the quick recovery to the injured.
The Match Day four encounter was witnessed by the Deputy Governor of Benue
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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