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Unity Preseason Tournament : NYSC Applaud Organizers
The Management of NYSC FC has commended the Organizers of the Unity Preseason Tournament for putting up a robust medical team on ground that were quick in saving the life of one of its players during one of the matches in tournament.
In a message to the organizers, the management of NYSC FC said ” we wish to express our profound gratitude to the organizers of Unity Pre-season Tournament and the members of the Wiki Tourists FC. on the timely intervention in saving the life of our player Collins Ugwu during our game with Wikki Tourists . We also appreciate the effort of FRSC medical team which was on ground at the tournament. The efforts were well appreciated. We Wish you a successful completion of the tournament”.
It could be recalled that the Collins Ugwu had collapsed after an aerial encounter with the Wikki Tourists goalkeeper on Wednesday. The FRSC medical team engaged by the organizers, were on ground were quick to rescue him before he was taken to the hospital.
Meanwhile the last qualifiers will be decided today when Wikki Tourists takes on fellow NPFL mates, Katsina United at the Area 3 playing pitch. The first match of the day will be between Capital City and NYSC FC.
Already Nasarawa United and Plateau United have booked their tickets to the semi finals of the tournament. Nasarawa United topped Group A with 7 points winning two matches and drawing one, while Plateau United came out tops in Group B with 6 points winning 2 matches and losing one.
The finals will hold on Sunday.
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Lagos Women Run: Excitement Builds Ahead of Saturday’s TBS Race
Joel Ajayi
Participants from different walks of life are eagerly looking forward to the Lagos Women Run scheduled for Saturday, November 14, at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.
The participants have expressed excitement about the opportunities and experiences the annual event promises to offer.
Our correspondent reports that, in addition to runners from within Lagos and other parts of Nigeria, some athletes are expected to travel from outside the country to participate in the race.
The organisers are already making preparations for the large number of registered participants, while the possibility of accepting late entries will depend on the timing and other arrangements.
The Coordinator of the Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, said participants should expect an improved experience compared with previous editions.
“We have to continue to get better, as that is the driving force for us as organisers. We will be bigger and better with every edition,” Popoola said.
The 2026 Lagos Women Run will hold on Saturday, November 14, with Tafawa Balewa Square serving as the starting point.
Participants are expected to arrive at the venue by 6:30 a.m. for the event.
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