Sports
Nilayo Sports Congratulates Lagos On Selection As Host City For African Athletics Championships
Nilayo Sports Management Limited has congratulated Lagos state on selection as host city for 22nd edition of African Athletics Championships.
In a statement, the Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports, Mr. Bukola Olopade said “We say a big congratulations to Lagos state because this is a great achievement.
Hosting the African Athletics Championships for the second time is an outstanding feat.
Over 1000 athletes from 54 African countries will
Converge on Lagos for this event.
“We are inviting all Corporate Nigerians and friends of Lagos to support this
event.
African Athletics Championships is a unique economic driver in any city that can have the opportunity to host it.
Sports are a veritable tool for development in any society and its impact as a means of social inclusion drastically affects the trajectory of youth development.
“I salute the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development under the leadership of Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr.
Sunday Dare and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria for this great accomplishment.
“Lagos has witnessed transformational development under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and we stand firmly behind him.”
The African Athletics Championships is scheduled for June 23rd to 27th 2021.
The event is a continental athletics event organized by the Confederation of African Athletics, the continental association for the sport in Africa.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited is the foremost sports management and marketing company in Nigeria, with over two decades of experience, NSML promotes sporting activities from grass root level to international level in Africa.
Nilayo Sports Management Limited is proud to associate with the event as the official consultant.
Basketball
Plateau, M2 Academy Clash in Final as CDS U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Tournament Ends in Abuja
By Joel Ajayi
As the curtain falls on the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Tournament, all eyes will be on the grand finale today Wednesday in Abuja where Plateau State will take on the high-flying M2 Academy in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
The 5days tournament organized to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and promote youth engagement through sports, has witnessed thrilling displays of talent and teamwork from budding basketball stars across the country.
Both Plateau and M2 Academy have shown resilience, skill, and determination throughout the competition, earning their spots in the final through hard-fought victories.
M2 Academy, known for their fast-paced and tactical style, will be hoping to outclass a physically dominant Plateau side that has wowed fans with their aggressive play and defensive discipline.
Trophies, medals, and individual awards will be presented at the end of today’s final to recognize outstanding performers, including Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, and Top Scorer.
As Plateau and M2 Academy square off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, fans can expect an action-packed finale that underscores the rising potential of youth basketball in Nigeria.
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