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Qatar 2022 Race: Musa, Ighalo, Troost-Ekong 5 Others hit camp For Black Stars Cracker

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3 years ago

March 21, 2022

…We are ready to host Ghana- Logistic Committee

By Joel Ajayi

Ahead of Friday’s world cup qualifiers against the black star of Ghana, the Super Eagles on Monday evening have the first training session for the encounter.

As of Monday evening, 6 Super Eagles invited players have hit the camp.

The early birds in camp include Vice-Captain and Watford defender William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion), and Frank Onyeka (Brentford), all based in England.

The rests are Leon Balogun (Rangers, Scotland), Ola Aina (Torino FC, Italy), Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), and Daniel Akpeyi

Also, Monday evening witnessed the arrival of Eagle’s captain Ahmed Musa to Wells Carlton hotel in Asokoro, Abuja.

However, the Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has assured that all is ready to host the world cup qualifier game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their rival the black stars of Ghana.

The Chairman of logistics and Media aid to the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, Mr. Kola Daniel said the committee has perfected plans to ensure buses are available to convey fans from the nook and crannies of Abuja and its environs.

Speaking at the stadium on Monday inside the Moshood Abiola Stadium, he expressed that the stadium is ready, he thereby appeals to the fans to make Moshood Abiola their home come Tuesday

“I want to appeal to Nigerians to have a sense of patriotism where fans should come out in their numbers putting on the green white green to cheer eagle’s

“It’s going to march where the expectation is high, the logistics committee has discussed in detail that buses be available to convey fans in all nooks and crannies of Abuja and its environs.

“It’s a world cup qualification march, the importance of the march to Nigerians can never be undermined if we qualify for the world cup it will boost the economics activities of the country and it will be a pride seen Nigeria flag flying high in Qatar 2022 world cup.”

meanwhile, the Black Stars, four-time African champions, will host perennial rival, Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on March 25 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on March 29, 2022.

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

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15 hours ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

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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