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Mini-football: Nigeria resumes camp with 31 Players for 2021 Afcon

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4 years ago

June 1, 2021

The Nigeria Mini-football men national team resumed training with 31 players on Monday at the Ilaji Mini-football pitch, Akanran Ibadan.

60 home-based players from 20 states were invited for screening, while other 29 players are expected to hit camp before dinner time on Monday.

Head coach of the team, Babatunde Odubola said that the team’s preparations have started with two training sessions today.

“We had our first training session this morning, where 31 players were present,” Odubola told the media team.

“Definitely, the other players are coming into the camp today (Monday). This late arrival is due to the fact that some of them are coming from far distance but we are expecting them to arrive today and the screening will start immediately.”

“Well the camp resumed yesterday, we opened the camp for 60 players from 20 states of the Federation where we are having Minifootball at present. The camp is at Ilaji Hotels and Resorts Akanran, Ibadan the venue of the competition in July.

He further disclosed that 20 players will be selected and register to represent Nigeria at the second African Minifootball Cup.

“20 best players among the 60 players are going to represent Nigeria,” he added.

Monday’s training started at 7am and ended 8:30 am, while the second training will be held from 5pm at the Minifootball stadium.

Coach Odubola led the Nigeria Minifootball national team to their first African Minifootball Cup in Libya in 2018 where they finished fifth.

About Mini-football:

The game is being played by six players, one goalkeeper with five outfield players and seven players on the bench which could get on the pitch anytime with 25 minutes of each half.

It’s a tough game where there’s no time to rest on the pitch. At every moment, players keep playing and moving around the pitch. Following minimal number of players, they all defend and attack together.

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NSC Sets Up Organizing Committee for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

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9 hours ago

May 13, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The LOC comprises fifteen distinguished professionals with proven expertise in sports administration and corporate affairs. Their appointment underscores the Commission’s commitment to delivering a world-class championship that meets global standards.

The African U18/U20 Athletics Championship is a premier continental event that brings together over 500 junior athletes from across Africa. With participation expected from 53 countries, the championship is a major event in the African athletics calendar.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, will serve as Chairman of the Organising Committee, while the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has been appointed Vice Chairman.

According to Hon. Olopade, hosting the 3rd edition of this prestigious biennial championship reflects the new direction of sports under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, positioning Nigeria as a destination for international sporting events.

“This speaks to the sports economy, this speaks to hospitality, this speaks to wealth creation and this speaks to infrastructure development.”

Hon. Olopade further attributed the successful bid to host the championship to the availability of world-class sports infrastructure in Ogun State.

The state’s MKO Abiola International Stadium, upgraded for the Gateway Games, was a key factor in securing the hosting rights.

“The Sports facilities in Abeokuta are world class and hosting the U18/U20 African Championship is one of the benefits of hosting the National Sports Festival and I must once again thank the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, for his Sporting Vision,” he added.

Members of the Local Organising Committee: 1. Hon. Bukola Olopade – Chairman 2. Hon. Wasiu Isiaka – Vice Chairman 3. Mr. Osaze Ubueze – Member (Corporate Nigeria) 4. Ms. Rosa Collins – Member 5. Mr. Gadzama Tafiga – Member 6. Mrs. Maria Wophil – Member 7. Ms. Chichi Nwoko – Member 8. Mr. Nnefiok Udo-Ubong – Member 9. Mr. Gowon Apondona – Member 10. Mallam Ladan Mustapha – Member 11. Mrs. Arabinrin Aderonke – Member 12. Barr. Musa Amadu – Member 13. Mr. Jude Anyadufu – Member 14. Mr. Babatunde Adeluola – Member 15. Mr. Shagaya Abdulmumeen – Secretary

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