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Match Day 1 Unity Preseason Tourney: Nasarawa United, Manahaim FC, Lobi Stars, FWC records victory
Joel Ajayi
As 2022 edition of Unity Pre-season tournament kick off in the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, the participating teams; Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Manahaim and Family Worship Club record victories respectively in the Match Day 1 of the tourney.
In the opening game, Nasarawa United defeated Mailantarki 2-0 in the first game of Day 1 of the tournament.
The NNL team, Mailantarki gave the 2021 Runner-up, Nasarawa United, run for their money but the experience of the Lafia- based team outclassed the Mailantarki boys, as the match ended 2-0.
In the second game of the day, an Abuja based club, Manahaim FC, pipped Doma FC of Gombe 1-0 team carry the day.
It was an explosive encounter between the two clubs but a late goal from Manahaim separated the two teams.
Also in the third game of the tourney, Lobi Star of Makurdi with the slogan “Shoe Get size” indeed proved that shoe get size, as they beat City FC, despite the excellent display of the Abuja based club Citizen team as they bank on the experience to overcome as the game ended 1-0.
In the last Game played at Area 3 pitch, Family Worship Club FWC won Destiny FC 3-0. Lobi Stars,.
However, action continues in day 2 of the tournament with the following fixtures.
Match Day 2 Fixtures
Wikki Vs EFCC (12pm)- Old Parade Ground
Sports Supply FC Vs City (2pm )- Old Parade Ground OPG
Destiny vs Nuredeen – Old Parade Ground OPG 4pm.
Setraco Vs FWC (2pm) Area 3 Pitch.
Like Minds Vs Nasarawa (4pm ) Area 3 Pitch.
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World Athletics, AFN Set for Press Conference Ahead of Abuja City International Half Marathon
Joel Ajayi
With only 10 days remaining before the commencement of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon, the organising committee has confirmed that the World Press Conference for the marathon will hold on friday, 5th December, where officials from World Athletics, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), event partners, and other distinguished dignitaries are expected to be in attendance.
It was stated that the briefing will highlight final race arrangements, athlete participation, technical details, safety measures, and other relevant information for the international and local sporting communities.
The organisers also announced that media accreditation has officially opened, encouraging journalists, photographers, broadcasters, and digital media practitioners to apply through the designated online link:
👉 https://forms.gle/CiNHAv4RDw3Eh5Rj7
They emphasised that early accreditation would ensure seamless processing ahead of the event.
The PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon is projected to attract top-tier competitors and deliver a world-class road-running spectacle, reinforcing Abuja’s growing reputation as a hub for major international sporting events.
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