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Unity Preseason Tournament: Organizers Unveil Kogi United, Flight FC, Like Minds FC, 9 Others
The organizing committee of the Unity Preseason Tournament for NLO clubs has unveiled the 12 teams that will take participate in the tournament which will begin in Gwagwalada, Abuja on 24 February to 4 March.
In a draw ceremony held at the Corporate office of the ECN Global Limited, Abuja, Kogi United were drawn along side Flight FC of Gboko, Beautiful Tour FC and Daniel FC in Group C.
Like Minds FC, Daniel Academy Kwali, Oyah Sports and Paul E FC will fight for the two available spaces in Group B. In Group A , Woodpecker FC, De Royal FC, The King FC and Setraco FC will settle scores. Two best losers are expected to join the two qualifiers for the knockout stages.
Speaking on the draws, the North Central representative in the NLO Board, Barrister Babatunde Akintade was full of confidence on the abilities of the organisers, saying that teams in the zone will make good use of the opportunity provided by the tournament to prepare adequately for the NLO 1 season which begins in April.
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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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