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Young Star, Adeela Adedeji Wins Silver At Africa Gymnastic Tourney in South Africa
A young star, 8 years old Nigeria Adeela Adedeji has done country proud in faraway South Africa when she won a silver medal at the ongoing Africa Gymnastics Club Championship in Centurion, South Africa.
Adedeji from north central Kwara state competed in level 4 category displaying her talent to win Silver for herself and her country Nigeria.
The 8 years old Adeela, alongside team Nigeria have won a total 7 medals comprising five Gold, one Silver and a Bronze medal.
While reacting to the success of the team Nigeria, founder of Tony International Gymnastics TIG Club coach Anthony Asuquo used the opportunity to appreciate parents who made the sacrifice to have their kids participate at the Club Championship despite the tough economic situation of the country.
According to him, the team has put up an impressive performance despite the challenges of getting to South Africa on time.
”Nigeria is blessed with a lot of talents, we just need an enabling environment and a passionate person to lead us to the promise land” he said.
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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