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National Principals Cup: Finals holds March 27th- 31 State Finalists emerge
The National finals of the Principal’s Cup earlier scheduled for April 1st- 5th will now take place from March 27th- 31st.
According to the Chairman of the Main Organizing committee Dr Ademola Are” This change became necessary as we do not want distractions for the students writing their exams.The exams of the students must be given priority, we dont want the matches too close to their exams so that they can concentrate. Sports and education must go side by side and we want to always strike the right balance.”
Meanwhile, State champions have emerged in most of the states as the event gathers momentum nationwide.
Kwara State was among the first state to conclude the football event with Thomas Adewunmi Comprehensive College (TAICO) defeating Lasoju Comprehensive High School, Ilorin by a lone goal in the final played on Wednesday morning at the Ilorin Township Stadium.
TAICO secured a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Government High School, Ilorin with Kamaldeen Jelili scoring a brace with the other goals from Abdulganiyu Ibrahim and Abdulwahab Muktar completing the routing.
In Niger State, Zarumai Model School, Minna secured a 1-0 pipping of Day Secondary School, Maitube at the Maryam Babaginda Secondary School Minna playground to secure a place in the zonal finals.
Zarumai had defeated Day Secondary School, Tunga, 2-1 in the first semifinal, while Day Secondary School, Maitube, dispersed Day Secondary School, Bosso by 3 goals to 2.
In the South East, Government Secondary School, Afipko secured their zonal finals place in Ebonyi State following a 1-0 defeat of St Michaels Seminary School, Oshiri, in the state finals on Wednesday.
Government Day Secondary School, Unguwar Gwaza, will represent Zamfara State at the zonal finals in Jos after trouncing Government Day Secondary School, Sambo 4-1 to emerge the state champion.
In Gombe, Government Secondary School, Pantami defeated Government Arabic College to emerge Gombe State champions.
Action shifts to Lagos, Abuja, Osun, Taraba, Jigawa and of other states on Thursday, March 12th where the finals will take place.
There will also be action in table Tennis and Atheletics as schools slug it out for a place in the zonal finals culminating into the National Finals in Abuja.
Meanwhile, the nation may just have discovered a new predator for its football in Simeon Zakari who pumped in a whopping 5 goals in Folsa Academy 11-1 pounding of Government Science and Technical College in their quarter final encounter in Abuja.
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NWFL Backs Edo Queens’ Historic Quest at 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League
The Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) Board has thrown its full weight behind Nigerian champions, Edo Queens, as they prepare to compete for glory in this year’s CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, beginning on November 9, 2024.
In a statement on Thursday, NWFL Chairperson Nkechi Obi expressed her confidence in the team’s ability to represent Nigeria with excellence, stating, “Edo Queens’ journey to this prestigious stage is a testament to their hard work and resilience. As they take on Africa’s best clubs, we are offering our unwavering support and belief in their potential to achieve historic success.”
The NWFL Board has pledged its backing to boost WAFU-B champions Edo Queens in their quest and encourages the players to approach each match with pride, determination, and unity. The Board further reiterated its belief in Edo Queens’ ability to showcase Nigerian football’s strength and talent on the continental stage.
“As you face Africa’s elite, remember you carry the dreams of Nigerian women’s football with you,” the chairperson stated. “We are proud to stand behind you and are confident you will make Nigeria shine.”
With Rivers Angels (2021) and Bayelsa Queens (2022) as previous Nigerian representatives—Edo Queens now set their sights on history, aiming to become the first Nigerian side to reach the final and capture the coveted title on their first attempt.
The Benin Arsenals will begin their maiden campaign in Group B against fellow debutantes Central Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) on November 10, 2024, and square up against first-timers, FC Masar of Egypt three days later before tackling title holders Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa on November 16.
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