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Rising Stars Football League: MKO Abiola National Stadium set to host grand finale tomorrow
…Ex-Internationals drum support
Joel Ajayi
The grand finale of this year’s Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 27th September 2024.
The final game in 66,000 -capacity Stadium will feature grassroot talents from the two finalist,the Future Guaranteed FA and New Dawn FC where the winner between the two teams will smile home with 11 Million Naira.
RSFL which is form of the league format saw 12 teams kicked start few weeks ago across all the 6 area councils in FCT.
While Speaking at a Press conference ahead of the final game on in Abuja, the Project coordinator, Ifeanyi Kama expressed that, Federal Capital Territory will witness a showcase of exceptional young football talents during the final on Friday.
Our aims is to develop these array of talent and showcase them on our platform. Weall know thatgrassroots football in the country has been in dark for a while that is why we are working seriously to bring such opportunity back.
An elated ex international, Nigeria international and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Emmanuel Babayaro has applauded the Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) for rekindling the excitement of grassroots football in the country.
Babayaro, who has long been an advocate for the development of local football, expressed his appreciation for the league’s efforts to restore the prestige of grassroots tournaments.Also, the 2003 AFCON Winner, Juwon osinawo, thumbed the organizer for the grassroots development saying the event will help them to useful to the society.
He charged every grassroot talents to embrace the rising football league to showcase their talent.
On his own, Captain of New Dawn Anthony Egbenu envisagd a tough match come Friday but expressed the readiness of his team to light the trophy.
He said: “The match is not going to be easy one but, on our part, we are fully prepared and ready.
However, the music star Portable will also grace the event, bringing an extra dose of entertainment to the fans.
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35 Days to Go: Nigeria Set to Host African Junior Athletics Championship in Abeokuta
Joel Ajayi
With just 35 days to go, Nigeria is revving up preparations to host the 3rd edition of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) African Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to take place from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Returning to Nigerian soil, the prestigious biennial event will welcome the continent’s most promising Under-18 and Under-20 athletes to the newly refurbished MKO Abiola International Stadium, which recently played host to the 22nd National Sports Festival.
Over 500 athletes from more than 50 African nations are expected to compete in this year’s championship, making it one of the largest gatherings of young athletic talent on the continent.
South Africa, the reigning overall champions, will be looking to defend their title, but Nigeria’s young stars are also eager to make a strong statement on home soil.
“This is not just a competition; it is a celebration of Africa’s future in track and field,” Hon. Bukola Olopade, DG of the National Sports Commission said.
“Nigeria is honored to host once again and to demonstrate its world-class capacity in organizing major sporting events,” he added.
The choice of Abeokuta—also known as the Gateway City—underscores the state’s growing reputation as a hub for sports development, alongside other Nigerian cities. With its state-of-the-art facilities and strategic location, the city is set to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, officials, and fans alike.
The CAA African Junior Championships is widely regarded as the breeding ground for the continent’s future Olympic and world champions.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on Nigeria to once again rise to the occasion and reinforce its status as Africa’s true sporting giant.
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