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Mini-football: Nigeria resumes camp with 31 Players for 2021 Afcon
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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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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