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Sports Minister Hails Super Falcons’ Ease Past Lucy Of Ethiopia
By Joel Ajayi
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development Senator John Owan Enoh has applauded the exceptional performance of Nigeria’s Super Falcons as they reach the third round of the African qualifiers for next year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament on a 5-1 aggregate win over Feisty Lucy of Ethiopia
Speaking briefly after the match, which was held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja today, the Minister stated that Super Falcons have met the expectations of Nigerians with the defeat over the Lucy of Ethiopia and that this calls for our celebration, adding that the Team also needs the encouragement of all Nigerians both at home and abroad.
Senator Owan Enoh who informed that today’s match was the second he had watched since his appointment as the Minister of Sports Development stated that Nigeria’s performance in these tournaments confirms the policy objective of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Administration which is to ensure the development of the sector so as to provide our teeming youth with job opportunities, alleviate poverty amongst them as well as ensure a safe, peaceful and united nation of our dream.
He assured that under his watch as the Minister of Sports Development, the Ministry will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that Nigeria records podium finishes during all international competitions.
The Minister had prior to the commencement of the game charged the Super Falcons to redouble their efforts and consign Ethiopia to the heap in order to reach the penultimate round of qualifiers for next year’s Women’s Olympic Football Tournament in France.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race
Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively
The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.
The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.
In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.
In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.
According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.
The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.
The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.
Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.
The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.
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