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NPFL Match Day 2: “Yes Father Boys” Pockets Three Points against Sunshine Stars In Lafia
Joel Ajayi
It was an explosive encounter at the match day 2 of the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) at Lafia Township Stadium, Nasarawa State where Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi known as “Yes Father Boys” defeated Sunshine Stars of Akure 3-2 on Sunday to move to second position on the table.
Pride of Benue gave a good account of themselves in the first half of the encounter but good defense from the Akure boys curtailed the Lobi Stars’ onslaught.
Yes, Father Boys kept on pressing until the 53rd minute of the game when Tiza Samuel gave the Lobi Stars lead with a loose ball from goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal to take the lead 1-0.
17 minutes after Lobi Stars doubled the lead when a lovely cross by Muhammed Rabiu met Tiza Samuel at the back of the post, who nodded in to beat goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal without hesitation to change the score line to 2-0.
In the 79th-minute effort of Akure boys yielded results as Taiwo Abdurafiu scored from the free kick to reduce the deficit for the visitors.
A few minutes later AJibola Adeleke of Lobi Stars scored through a beautiful nodding to make 3-1 in the 85th minute of the encounter.
Michael Olalusi scored for the visitors in the 94th minute to reduce the deficit to 3-2 as central referees blew the final whistle.
Indeed, it was a sweet victory for Lobi Stars which moved to second position with 4 points from two games
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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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