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We Have Quality To Retains Abuja Veterans Tournament Trophy- Coach Patrick

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3 years ago

July 4, 2022

Abuja Veterans Tournament defending champions of Abuja Veterans Tournament, Abuja All-Stars club, Technical Adviser Bassey Patrick has said that his team have all the needed ingredient to retain the title it won last year.

The second edition of the tournament kicked off over the weekend have 12 participating teams inside FIFA Goal Project Pitch Package B of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja where team teams are slugging it out.

Speaking after they narrowly defeated USF FC 1-0 in the opening game of the invitational tourney Coach Bassey Patrick, saying that all-star club have all it take to win the trophy again, we have quality material and all the ingredient to emerge the winner.

Describing the match as a tough one saying they came with a determination to win because USF defeated them in the opening game of the first edition last year.

“It was a tough match for us because we played the opening game of the first edition with this same team (USF) and they defeated us. We know that they are a good team and we prepared very well for them.

“We came with the determination to win and we put everything in place and made sure we got the victory. We believe we will improve and play better in subsequent games and we want to take each game as it comes.”

Other matches of the day saw Nyanya All-Stars beat hard-fighting Unity Veterans by 2 goals to nothing, Corporate Kickers 2 Metro City 0 while Likeminds and Alieta All-Stars settled with 2 goals apiece.

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NSC Sets Up Organizing Committee for 3rd African U18/U20 Athletics Championships

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3 hours ago

May 13, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has officially constituted the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 3rd combined African U18/U20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to hold from July 16 to 20, 2025, in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The LOC comprises fifteen distinguished professionals with proven expertise in sports administration and corporate affairs. Their appointment underscores the Commission’s commitment to delivering a world-class championship that meets global standards.

The African U18/U20 Athletics Championship is a premier continental event that brings together over 500 junior athletes from across Africa. With participation expected from 53 countries, the championship is a major event in the African athletics calendar.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, will serve as Chairman of the Organising Committee, while the Ogun State Commissioner for Sports, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, has been appointed Vice Chairman.

According to Hon. Olopade, hosting the 3rd edition of this prestigious biennial championship reflects the new direction of sports under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, positioning Nigeria as a destination for international sporting events.

“This speaks to the sports economy, this speaks to hospitality, this speaks to wealth creation and this speaks to infrastructure development.”

Hon. Olopade further attributed the successful bid to host the championship to the availability of world-class sports infrastructure in Ogun State.

The state’s MKO Abiola International Stadium, upgraded for the Gateway Games, was a key factor in securing the hosting rights.

“The Sports facilities in Abeokuta are world class and hosting the U18/U20 African Championship is one of the benefits of hosting the National Sports Festival and I must once again thank the Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, for his Sporting Vision,” he added.

Members of the Local Organising Committee: 1. Hon. Bukola Olopade – Chairman 2. Hon. Wasiu Isiaka – Vice Chairman 3. Mr. Osaze Ubueze – Member (Corporate Nigeria) 4. Ms. Rosa Collins – Member 5. Mr. Gadzama Tafiga – Member 6. Mrs. Maria Wophil – Member 7. Ms. Chichi Nwoko – Member 8. Mr. Nnefiok Udo-Ubong – Member 9. Mr. Gowon Apondona – Member 10. Mallam Ladan Mustapha – Member 11. Mrs. Arabinrin Aderonke – Member 12. Barr. Musa Amadu – Member 13. Mr. Jude Anyadufu – Member 14. Mr. Babatunde Adeluola – Member 15. Mr. Shagaya Abdulmumeen – Secretary

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