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Olympic Qualifiers: 14 Players Arrive as Super Falcons Begin Abeokuta Preparations
Joel Ajayi
Fourteen players have arrived at the Super Falcons’ training camp in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as the team begins preparations for its LA Olympic qualifier against Comoros.
The first leg is scheduled to take place at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Stadium Road, GRA, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
The players are expected to intensify preparations with a training session scheduled for 4 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026.
According to the team’s Media Officer, Brenda Seember Shima, four of the latest arrivals joined 10 players who had earlier reported to camp, bringing the total number of players currently in camp to 14.
The latest arrivals are Shukurat Oladipo of AS Roma, Italy; Shakirat Moshood of SCU Torreense, Portugal; Glory Ogbonna of Beşiktaş JK, Turkey; and Omenazu Favour Oyinmiyebi Oluchi of MK Dons, England.
The 10 players who arrived earlier are Farida Abdulwahab of Nasarawa Amazons, Tumininu Adeshina of Edo Queens, Joy Igbokwe of Nasarawa Amazons, Fatimoh Solaty of Nasarawa Amazons and goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma of Edo Queens.
Others are Blessing Nkor of Dynamo Brest, Belarus; Valentina Uroko and Glory Edet of Edo Queens; Sandra John of Rivers Queens; and Suliat Abideen of Fenerbahce Ladies, Turkey.
The arrival of the players gives the technical crew a stronger pool of personnel as the Falcons intensify preparations for the Olympic qualifier.
The team is expected to continue training in Abeokuta ahead of the crucial encounter with Comoros, with more players expected to join the camp.
The Super Falcons will be seeking to secure a favourable result against Comoros as they continue their quest for qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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