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Lobi Stars Under 17 Screening Exercise Kick-Start In Makurdi
Ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Under 17 zonal playoff in Lafia, Lobi Stars Under 17 Management earlier today Monday 8th January 2024 at Mcarthy Stadium Makurdi, commenced a screening exercise.
The screening exercise is to select the best youngsters for the maiden edition of the competition coming up early next month in Lafia Nasarawa State.
Addressing over 50 players who turned up for the exercise across the Local Government Areas of the State, the Director of Lobi Stars Under 17 Emmanuel Jekelle assured of a level playing ground.
Jekelle said the selection process is based on merit, devoid of favouritism as well as no compromise.
He advised the players to bring along their documents like their National Identification Number ( NIN) and birth certificate for the screening.
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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