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Sports Minister Dare, Showers Encomiums on Flamingos After World Cup Qualification

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4 years ago

June 4, 2022

Joel Ajayi

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare has heaped encomiums on Nigeria’s U-17 Girls, the Flamingos after the team secured qualification to the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India.

The Flamingos played out a goalless draw on Saturday evening against their Ethiopian counterpart at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, to secure a 1-0 aggregate win.

The Sports Minister who was in the stands to cheer the team expressed his delight with the fight and heart with which the girls played.

According to him I’m immensely proud of the fight you all put in today. Even though it was a tough game, you all did not fail to step up to the occasion. The grit, the heart, the fight was high up there”.

“I congratulate the entire technical crew and squad for picking up the World Cup against all odds. I believe that all hands will be put on deck to help the team prepare adequately for the finals itself”, Dare said.

Sunday Dare urged the entire party not to lose focus but instead keep an eye India 2022, as the main tourney goal has just got started.

The Flamingos saw off competition from DR Congo pummelling them 8-0, Egypt were beaten 6-0 on aggregate, before they pipped Ethiopia 1-0, to pick up the World Cup slot.

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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race

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1 day ago

November 10, 2026

The Gleamer

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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