Sports
Ote4wealth National Championship Kick Off In Abuja Tomorrow
All roads will lead to the stadium of light, popularly known as Water FC Stadium at Apo Lokogoma in the Nigeria Capital City where teams from 36 states and FCT will be competing at the Maiden edition of “Ote4wealth” National Championship.
The National tournament tagged “Ote4Wealth” to celebrate one the Nigeria’s Biggest Philanthropist, Femi Otedola, at 60 for his contribution to the national development of Nigeria will kick start today Friday.
At the draw held on Thursday, conducted by 2009 FIFA U17 World Golden Boot winner, Sani Emmanuel in Abuja, Golden Stars FC from Abia State will tackles the Super Boys FC from Taraba in the first game of the tournament.
The 6 days National tournament slated for November 25th to December 1st 2022, will see the winner smile home with 1 million naira and many other individual prizes.
37 teams from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be participating in the tournament
Speaking during the draws, the Chief Executive Officer CEO of MK Sports, Nureni Makanjuola, said the draws were held to follow the normal procedure in football while adding that the tournament will serve as an avenue to discover new talents to feed the national teams as well as keeping youth busy and take them and off the streets.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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