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Sports Minister flags off Access Marathon race

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The  Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare flagged off the Lagos Access  Bank International Marathon race this morning at 6:37 am from the  Surulere  National  Stadium, Lagos.

Despite his tight schedule at the ongoing Edo 2020  National Sports Festival , the Minister flew from Benin  to Lagos in furtherance  of his vow to support  all sports in the country.

It would  be recalled that  last year the Ministry commenced  a middle and long distance  race  programme   to restore the culture  of marathon race in Nigeria.

The Lagos Acess Bank International Marathon  race which is  the 6th edition has won prestigious labels like the World Athletics Bronze, Silver and Elite Race Labels.

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

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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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