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NFF President Inaugurates 3-Man Taskforce For Age Grade Teams
This is not an advisory but a task force. The chairman of taskforce and an astute administrator per excellence, Alhaji Aminu kurfi Balele spoke to the press immediately after the inauguration of the committee that is saddled with the responsibility of Age grade team U17, U20 and U23.
“We are pleased to accept this responsibility and to contribute our own quota to Grassroots development in our country. Grassroots football is key to the Development of any nation’s football and our country is not an exemption.
“I want to thank the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau for the confidence he has bestowed on me and two other football administrators, Hon. Bukola Olopade and Alhaji Abba Mukhtar. We will do our best.
“I’m leaving this Inauguration venue, straight to the Airport to support the U23 team in Lagos. We will surely get it right in this new dispensation”, the Katsina born administrator concluded.
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30 Days to Go: Countdown to the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon!
Joel Ajayi
The countdown is officially on, as it is just 30 days to go until the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon takes center stage on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
This year’s event, themed “Steady Strides,” is already making history as it becomes the first marathon globally to earn the prestigious World Athletics Label in record time. A remarkable achievement for both Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), Nigeria’s foremost sports company and PremiumTrust Bank, the sole partner powering this world-class event.
Managing Director of NSML, Yetunde Olopade, described this milestone as “a first-ever true super-partnership” that is redefining sports in Nigeria. She commended PremiumTrust Bank for its visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to building a globally acclaimed race in Abuja.
Echoing this, PremiumTrust Bank’s Managing Director, Dr. Emmanuel Efe Emefienim (CON), noted that the marathon’s rapid ascent mirrors the bank’s philosophy of “rapid, impactful, and sustainable growth.” He emphasized that earning the World Athletics Label in just the second edition demonstrates Nigeria’s growing capacity to deliver world-class sporting experiences.
With the race now carrying global recognition, excitement is building as Abuja prepares to welcome runners, fans, and officials from around the world.
Registration is still open, and all signs point to another record-breaking turnout for what promises to be a spectacular celebration of endurance, community, and excellence in Nigeria’s capital city.
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