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Unity Preseason Tournament : Wikki Tourists Confirms Participation

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5 years ago

October 21, 2021

Wikki Tourists of Bauchi has confirmed her participation in the maiden edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament holding in Abuja from 30th October to 5th November.

According to the Head Coach of the team Kabiru Dogo, the tournament will give him and other participating teams the opportunity to review the jobs they have done since the commencement of preparations for the 2021 /2022 League season.

The former Lobi Stars and Sunshine stars handler said he will use the opportunity provided for the tournament to ascertain the character of his new team at competitive situations.

Wikki Tourists will now battle other NPFL teams like Plateau United, Nasarawa United, Katsina United in the week long tournament.

Others that will take part in the tournament which will be the first in the Federal Capital Territory are EFCC FC, Cynosure FC, Sokoto United and Capital City FC all in the Nigerian National League.

The NLO clubs like Wako FC, Fosla FC, NYSC Strikers and Mavlon FC will not be left out of the party, as they will test their mights against the big boys in Nigeria Football.

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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Splashes Big Prize Money Ahead Of 14 November 2026 Race

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14 hours ago

October 25, 2026

The Gleamer

Top Three Elite Finishers To Earn $8,000, $6,000 And $5,000 Respectively

The organisers of the highly anticipated PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have announced an attractive prize package for athletes across every category ahead of the race on 14 November 2026 in Abuja.

The prize announcement has been welcomed by athletes and coaches, as the event continues to establish itself as one of the leading road races in Nigeria. The race offers local athletes the chance to compete against international runners in front of a home crowd, while also earning meaningful rewards.

In the elite category, first place earns $8,000, second place takes $6,000, third place gets $5,000, fourth place receives $4,000, fifth place goes home with $3,000, sixth place earns $2,000, seventh place takes $1,000, and eighth place gets $500.

In the Nigerian category, first place earns ₦2,000,000, second place takes ₦1,500,000, third place gets ₦1,000,000, fourth place receives ₦500,000, fifth place goes home with ₦300,000, sixth place earns ₦200,000, seventh place takes ₦100,000, and eighth place gets ₦50,000.

According to the organisers, the prize structure reflects the commitment of PremiumTrust Bank to the growth of athletics in Nigeria and to the encouragement of home based athletes. The separate Nigerian category ensures that local runners are properly recognised and rewarded for their performance.

The half marathon, which covers 21 kilometres, remains an important event for long distance runners. It serves as a test of endurance and preparation, and it provides a competitive platform for athletes building towards major national and international competitions.

The race is expected to draw elite athletes, club runners, corporate teams, fitness enthusiasts and supporters from across Nigeria and beyond. The turnout is expected to be high, given the interest already shown since registration opened.

Organisers have advised interested runners to register early through the official registration portal of the race to secure their participation, as arrangements are being put in place for timing, security, medical support and traffic management on race day.

The prize money is now confirmed, attention will shift to the athletes as they complete their final weeks of training and preparations ahead of the race day.

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