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Nigeria loses to Egypt in opening match of U-17 Girl’s Africa Tourney
Nigeria lost to Egypt 0-3 (24-26, 18-25, 15-25) in the opening match of the 2023 Girl’s U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship on Saturday.
The 2023 Girl’s U17 African Nations Volleyball Championship is taking place at the indoor sports hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
Nigeria U17 Girls team began the first set strong, giving the Egyptian a good fight. The Nigeria team led by 24-23 points with the Egypt technical crew calling for a technical timeout. Upon resumption, the Egyptian leveled up 24 to 24 points, took the next two points, and won the set by 26 to 24 points.
The Egyptian team came out stronger in the second and third sets beating Nigeria 25 to 18 points and 25 to 15 points.
Speaking after the encounter, the head coach of Nigeria U17 girls, Sunday Akapson told newsmen that the players gave their best during the match.
The 2003 All-African Games silver medallist said the player lost concentration during a crucial period in the first set.
He said, “We need to re-strategize and plan for our next game against Cameroon.The girls lost the game because they were not concentrating.
“These are young players we are building for future purposes and I believe they will do well in their next match”, he said.
Meanwhile, the coach of Egypt U17 Girls, Mamr Makhlouif said his team is in Nigeria to lift the trophy adding that Nigeria is his second home.
Makhlouif said Egypt wants to represent Nigeria at the World Championship and will go all out against Cameroon.
He said, “We want to represent Africa at the U17 World Championship and we are in Nigeria to achieve that purpose.
“We are going to win our next match against Cameroon on Sunday, we just have to encourage the girls to put more effort into their next game,” he said.
Egypt will face Cameroon on Sunday while Nigeria will face Cameroon on Monday.
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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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