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Nasarawa Sports Commissioner, Secretary Leads Football Stakeholders To Encourage Lobi Stars At Training
Joel Ajayi
..Assure total support ahead of Abia Warriors Clash
Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon Jafaru Ango accompanied by his Permanent Secretary, Barr. Isaac Danladi today (Thursday) led a delegation of football stakeholders in the state to encourage Lobi Stars Football Club during the team’s training session at Lafia Township Stadium.
During the visit, Hon. Ango said, they were at the stadium to show love to the club and to assure them that, they were behind them as they play their home games in Lafia, maintaining that, the entire team should take the environment as their home.
Team Captain, Daniel Atsaka while responding on behalf of Lobi Stars thanked the Youth and Sports Development Commissioner and his team for their unwavering support since adopting Lafia as their home ground, adding that, The Pride of Benue won’t take the hospitality for granted.
The shot-stopper thanked the Governor of Benue State, Rev Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Chairman of Lobi Stars, Barr. Sam Ode and Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the club, Dominic Iorfa for their tireless efforts in ensuring that the welfare of the club remains their priority.
The Commissioner was accompanied on the visit by the Permanent, Isaac Danladi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Youth and Sports Hon Shaibu Sani, Director of Administration and Supply, Mustapha Sani, Director of Sports Mr Lawrence Shammah, Director of Finance and Administration Yakubu Abdul Balarebe amongst others.
Lobi Stars will host Abia Warriors on matchday 4 on Saturday in the ongoing NPFL 2023/2024 season.
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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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