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Nnewi United Bounce Back To Winning Ways In NNL Matchday 11.
By Akin Bolarinwa
One of the most enterprising club in the NNL, Nnewi United FC on Saturday returned to winning ways after defeating stubborn opponent, Delta Force 3-1 at the prestigious Rojenny stadium, Oba, Anambra state.
The matchday 11 of the NNL league, which was tagged as star match of the division, lived up to expectations with the Anaedo Lions leaving no room for errors.
The Nnewi based outfit delivered a boisterous performance as they overcame the little tricks offered by thier opponent dymistifying all the pranks of the visitors.
This victory pushed Nnewi United to respectable position on the NNL log and thus consolidate the stand base on their targets
Speaking shortly after the game, the stalwart of the club, Chief Olisa Onuchukwu stated that, his team would continue to play good football against all opponents and brings the club to the elite division
Onuchukwu who is the sporting director of Nnewi United, opined that, the mission of the club is to promote youth football and reward excellence with all vigour.
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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