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Team Nigeria Cyclists Qualify for world championship

Joel Ajayi
Four Female Nigerian Cyclists have qualified for the 111th Edition of World Track Cycling Championships competition that will hold inside the Jean Stablinski Regional Indoor Velodrome in Roubaix, France from 20-24 October, 2021.
In a Press statement signed by the Director Press and Public Relations Mohammed Manga revealed that, qualified Cyclists who will wear the green white green jerseys/ kits for the first time at the World Cycling Championships Competition in Roubaix, France are Grace Ayuba, Tawakalitu OyetayoYekeen, ESE Lovina Ukpeseraye and Mary Sunday Samuel.
Nigeria’s qualification for the Cycling Competition is a testament to the popularity and commendable skill of our youths in this particular Sport.
Team Nigeria Cyclists will be participating alongside Egypt with 1 qualified Cyclist: two African countries joining their counterparts from other countries across the globe in the Cycling Championships holding in Roubaix, France in a few days time.
During the reception organised by the French Ambassador to Nigeria for our Team Nigeria female Cyclists; Her Excellency Mme Emmanuelle Blatman, stated that the qualification of the Four Female Nigerian Cyclists is commendable.
Blatman who was represented by the Deputy Ambassador, Mr Olivier Chatelias said that the qualification was a proof of active women participation in the sport.
She wished them podium performances at the competition.
World Track Cycling Championships Competition that will hold in Roubaix, France is one of the oldest races called the ‘ Paris- Roubaix’ which has taken place every year since 1896.
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Toronto FC Canada puts Ademola Kuti on watch list for summer transfer

Former Lobi Star FC striker Ademola Kuti has been put on the watch list of Toronto FC of Canada for summer transfer due to his goal scoring ability in 18 yard box
Kuti started his football career with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Lobi Stars Football Club before moving to Al-Fujuirah a top division club in Dubai, where he continued to showcase his talent.
Kuti also played in the Indian Super League Minerals Academy FC and Ghana’s Heart of Oaks one of Africa’s biggest clubs.
Ademola kuti has also had spells with several other African teams, AS Sondep football Club, Niger.
Currently, he is a free agent, and there is growing interest from a team in Canada called Toronto FC looking to secure his services.
Nicknamed commander-in goal, kuti has worked with Diego Maradona and host of other talented coaches both in Africa and Europe.
The 6ft tall striker is a positive minded person who’s presence in any team always add glamour and competitiveness therefore giving recognition to the team.
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