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NNL Super 8: FCT FA Chairman Congratulates Sporting Supreme, Charges Team To Aim The Target
The Federal Capital Territory Football Association Chairman, Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, congratulates the Federal capital based football team, Sporting Supreme FC on their victory over Sokoto United at the ongoing Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight tournament in Enugu.
He expresses his believe in the team to go all the way to clinch one of the tickets to the apex league, the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL).
“The victory against Sokoto United is very commendable. The football loving people of FCT are all rooting for you to stay victorious until the end. You can do it. We, the FCT Football family believe in you. Stay focused and keep winning until the end”.
“I have the confidence that you can win all through by overdoing the challenges and obstacles that will come your way in your quest for glory.”
Adam Mouktar Mohammed encourages the players and coaches to maintain their determination, unity and team spirit.
Sporting Supreme edged their opponent Sokoto United by a lone goal in the 30th minute of the encounter at the 22000 capacity Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu, with Abdullah Tijani as the scorer.
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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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