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Unity Pre-Season: Plateau United crowned champion
The Solid Miners, as Nasarawa United FC are nicknamed, on Sunday afternoon, lost 0-1 to Plateau United in the final of the maiden Unity Cup Pre-season Tournament held at the Area 3 Football Pitch, Garki, Abuja.
The all NPFL-Clubs’ affair saw the rekindling of the rivalry between both North-Central teams.
The Peace Boys from Jos scored an early goal through Andrew Ikefe after benefiting from a corner kick.
Nasarawa United, with a better record against Plateau United in the duo’s previous three meetings, poured everything out to cancel the early goal. Aliyu Abdullahi, Dauda Maigishiri, Alaekwe Chijioke and Tolulope Oluwole all had the opportunity to draw level before the break but got unlucky.
Plateau United’s trio of Mohammed Zilkifilu, Akila Jesse and Mathias Samuel, also were a disturbing menace in the United’s area.
The second half saw the 2021 Aiteo Federation’s Cup runners-up piling more pressure on their next door neighbours – Tolulope’s left-footed shot after being released by Dauda Maigishiri failed to yield the desired result.
Substitute, Osas Okoro, delivered an inviting cross into the area and Ekerete Udom thought he had drawn the Solid Miners level only for his towering header to be palmed over the bar by goalkeeper, Penshak Silas, for a corner
Both teams fought harder to change the scoreline but it was to no effect as the referee, Abdulmalik Madaki, brought the entertaining finale to an end – 1-0 it ended in favour of the Coach Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side.
Aside being presented with silver medals for coming second, striker, Tolulope Oluwole, who scored three goals for Nasarawa United at the ten day-long tournament was presented with the Highest Goalscorer Gong.
Nasarawa United will be en route to Kaduna, for a one week closed door camping before returning to Lafia, Nasarawa State, for the new league season.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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