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NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s Football Tournament: Go for ball, not leg, Oyekunle charges participating team
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s chapel Jide Oyekunle has charged all the participating teams at the forthcoming 2nd edition of NUJ/ FCT Correspondent’s Football Tournament to only go for the ball and not leg during the competition.
The 2nd Edition of Football tournament slated for July 11th to 13th of July 2024, inside the Area 10 football pitch Old Parade Ground, will see different organizations participating in the muchawaited football tournament.
He gave this charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the Press Conference, the draw and unveiling of it’s brand new Ambassador Chikelue Iloenyosi.
He said that, “the tournament will attract football enthusiasts, administrator, government, officials, captains of industries, members of the Diplomatic Corps media executives and other dignitaries from all walks of life.
“We hereby call on the participating organizations to exhibit true spirit of sportsmanship during and anes the competition and adhere strictly to the rules of engagement and ensure fair play by going for the ball but not the leg.
“I urge you to reflect on the theme of the tournament and ensure that the art is not defeated because the Olympic game le not to win hut to participate.
“Though the ground rules and regulations guiding the conduct of this tournament will be formally read and presented to the team leaders and representatives today.
“Our aim is to sustain the tournament and we hereby use this medium to call on sport friendly organizations and individuals to partner with us and be part of the success story and sponsor this event.”
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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0
Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.
Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.
Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.
The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.
The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.
For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.
He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.
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