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Nigeria Football : Work in progress under Gusau
Nigeria football has witnessed work in progress within few days of the emergence of Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau as the new president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reports www.totorinews.com.
This was disclosed on Monday in Abuja by Yakubu Sarma, the chairman of Gombe State FA, who said that peaceful atmosphere is needed for football to thrive and develop in the country and efforts have been made in this direction by Gusau.
He said further that creating a football environment, powered by peace and tranquility, devoid of rancour is the ultimate desire of Gusau and there have been positive feedbacks of progress, especially by calming the frayed nerves of aggrieved football stakeholders.
“Work began immediately for NFF President after they were sworn -in at Benin. He visited Chief Sunday Dare, the Honourable Minister of Sports and the major talking points were the camping of the Olympic Under 23 Eagles, which the minister graciously made Ibadan available to camp the team,” Sarma told www.totorinews.com.
“The future of the Nigeria league and other issues were also discussed at the meeting. The Sports minister was at the Abuja stadium to cheer Plateau United to victory against Esperance yesterday.
“A good working synergy is already on between the NFF and the Sports Ministry.
“It is also very interesting to inform you that Gusau already opened his doors for wide consultations with some of the aggrieved football stakeholders. No matter their grievances, the door is wide open for amicable resolution of the root cause of their agitations.
“It is a gradual process. Nigeria football needs peaceful environment to attract more sponsors and partners.
“Gusau, as a leader, is genuinely pursuing these goals and Nigerians should be rest assured that development of football in the country will surely get better,” he said.
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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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