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NVVF Announces New Date For Training Seminar

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By Akeem Busari 
Nigeria Vovinam Vietvodao Federation has announced a new date for its National Grading/Training Course and National Open Championship, earlier scheduled to hold July 5-9,2022 at the Warri Township Stadium, Delta State.


According to the letter of the postponement signed by NVVF Secretary-General, Ojo Oluwasegun David, the shift in date was necessitated by the massive renovation and construction works ongoing across the stadia in Delta State, in preparation for the upcoming National Sports Festival to hold in the state. 


The twin events will now in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Vovinam Vietvodao Association take place in Lagos at the Nigeria Police Training College, Ikeja, Lagos, from Tuesday 25 to Friday 29, July, 2022

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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier

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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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