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Unity Preseason Tournament Excites Kwara United Gaffer
Kwara United Head Coach Abdullahi Usman Biffo has described the maiden edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament holding in Abuja from 30th October to 5th November as a good concept that is aimed at assisting teams to prepare adequately for the new season.
Biffo whose team is expected to participate in the week long tournament said he wholeheartedly support the concept as it will enable the teams assess their level of preparation before the commencement of the 2021 /2022 League season.
Quoting his words, the former Abia Warriors and Katsina United handler said “the credibility of the organizers are not in doubt and the quality of the teams invited for the tournament are worthy of giving participating teams the opportunity to prepare adequately for the task ahead. If you have teams like Plateau United, Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars and Niger Tornadoes with some other lower division clubs taking part in any tournament, then that tournament will give you whatever you want to see as a coach”.He said his team will hope to make good use of the opportunity to continue to blend their old and new players for a proper understanding.
Kwara United, Plateau United, Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Niger Tornadoes are among the premier league clubs taking part in the tournament.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Assures Runners Of Safety Ahead Of 14 November Race
Joel Ajayi
The organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have assured runners of a safe and well planned race, with special attention to the challenges of extreme heat.
Speaking in a video message, Emmanuel Odey, the Project Manager at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the race, warned athletes about the dangers of running in extreme heat and advised them to prepare properly.
“The world is bracing for a powerful El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can disrupt weather patterns worldwide and lead to extreme heat. Nigeria is a possible risk area, and runners must take the warning seriously.” Odey explained.
According to him, “Extreme heat is no joke. It can lead to dehydration and even life threatening heat stroke if runners are not careful.”
He urged runners to “hydrate well, pace themselves and listen to their bodies at all times, even while training.”
To support the athletes on race day, Odey revealed that the organisers will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route. At the finish area, there will also be a cold water bath to help cool down the body of runners after the race.
He added “We will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route, and at the finish area, there will be a cold water bath to help cool down the body after the race.”
The race is scheduled for 14 November 2026. The start point is the Old Parade Ground opposite the Fire Station, while the start time is 6:30am. The finish line is the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Odey concluded his message with a charge to all participants, “Respect the heat, run smart and finish strong. You are built for this.”
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