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NPFL Md4: Lobi Stars FC Management Throws Lafia City Stadium Gates Open As Abia Warriors Visit
In their bid to continue with their fine start to the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League Season, the Management of Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi, have thrown the gates of their make-shift home venue, Lafia City Stadium, open to their fans as they take on visiting Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia in the NPFL match-day 4 tie.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 21st October, 2023, by 4 pm.
Lobi’s first match at their new-found home ground was a deserved 3-2 victory over visiting Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, two Sundays ago.
The Lobi versus Sunshine Stars match was watched by the Benue State House of Assembly’s Speaker, Rt. Hon. Hyacinth Aondona Dajo; Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Rt. Hon. Terkimbi Ikyange; Permanent Secretary, Nasarawa State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Barr. Isaac Danladi; House of Assembly Member representing Makurdi North Constituency, Hon. Alfred Berger; Former Nigerian International cum Super Eagles’ Coach, Augustine Eguavon; Chairman of Nasarawa United FC, Prof. Othman Ibrahim Ahmed; Team Manager, Nasarawa United FC, Solomon Babanjah; Secretary, Benue State FA, Mr. Iorgulum Malu, among others.
The “YES FATHER” Boys are primed to amass their second victory this season against stubborn Abia Warriors FC, following draws against Heartland FC and Katsina United FC respectively, the previous weeks.
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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.
South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.
“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.
“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.
The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.
The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.
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