Category: Sports

Lagos Open: We’ll Set Up Tennis Academy To Attract Global Attention – Ambode

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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday said the State Government will fully support the setting up of a Lawn Tennis Academy in the State that would make the annual Lagos Open International Tennis Championship attract the global attention that it truly deserves.   Governor Ambode, who spoke at the finals of the 2018 Lagos Open Championship held at the Lawn Tennis Club in Onikan, Lagos, said the State Government has held talks with the State’s Lawn Tennis Association to open up an academy with state-of-the-art facilities that would…

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3rd Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon To Hold October 13

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Wale JAGUN The organizers of the 3rd edition of Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon has announced that the annual event would now hold on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The marathon was originally scheduled to hold on Monday, October 1, 2018. The 7.3km race, which has been staged for three consecutive years, was shifted because of the rescheduled primary elections of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. The race was renamed from Hon. S.O.B Agunbiade Independence Day Mini- Marathon to Oba Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon in 2015. Meanwhile, Mr…

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3rd Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon: Organizers Postpone7.3km Race To October 13

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  The organizers of the Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon have postponed this year’s edition, scheduled to hold tomorrow (Monday) to Saturday, October 13, 2018. It was gathered that the 7.3km race which has been staged for four years was shifted because of the rescheduled primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State The Chairman of the Planning Committee of the 4th edition of the race (the race was changed from Hon. SOB Agunbiade to Oba Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon in its second year in 2015), Mr Akeem…

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Pictures: Ongoing Reconstruction And Upgrade Of Onikan Stadium

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One of the cardinal objectives of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration is Project T.H.E.S.E, an acronym which stands for Tourism, Hospitality, Entertainment and Sports for Excellence.   In line with the initiative, the present administration embarked on ambitious moves to transform the entire Onikan axis into world class entertainment and tourism zone with special focus on sports and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the State.   As can be seen in the pictures, work is progressing well on the transformation of Onikan Stadium into an iconic sporting centre. The facility,…

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Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon: 270 Students Across Ikorodu Division To Participate

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Kunle ADELABU -Race torch to be lightened up Sunday -Top athletes to get state recognition – Sports Commission Organizers of the annual Oba Kabiru Shotobi Independence Mini-Marathon,  initiated and sponsored by the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanai Agunbiade, has stated that 270 students across the Constituency I and II in Ikorodu Division would be participating in the 3rd edition of the race.   The athletes would be embarking on a 7.3km race from the Ayangbure palace in Ikorodu and through designated routes before terminating…

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Luka Modric Named Best Male Player At Best FIFA Football Awards

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Luka Modric was named the world’s best male player at the Best Fifa Football Awards in London. The Real Madrid midfielder, 33, beat former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, now with Juventus, and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the award. Modric won his third Champions League title in a row in May and guided Croatia to their first World Cup final in July. Highlights of tonight’s ceremony will be on BBC One at 22:45 BST.   Brazil and Orlando Pride forward Marta won the best female player award, while France’s Didier Deschamps –…

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We Have Started Benefiting From The Results Of Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon – Planning Committee Chairman

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Kunle ADELABU -Oba Shotobi calls for sustenance of race Organizers of the annual Oba Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon in Ikorodu has revealed that the division has started benefiting from the results of the race designed to encourage sportsmanship among students in Ikorodu division and bring back the lost glory of the division in sporting sector.   Mr Akeem Bello, the Chairman of the 4th Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon, revealed this during the unveiling of the 2018 mascot for this year’s edition of the race.   His royal Majesty, Oba…

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4th Oba Shotobi Independence Day Marathon: Official Mascot Unveiled

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Kunle ADELABU   His royal Majesty, Oba Kabiru Adewale Shotobi, Adegorushen V and the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, unveiled the official mascot of the 4th edition of Oba Kabiru Shotobi Independence Day Mini-Marathon  on Tuesday, September 19, 2018.   At the event which took place at the pavilion of the Ayangbure Palace were kingmakers in Ikorodu kingdom and other palace chiefs.

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Hon. Awolesi Ward C Zonal Gold Cup: Liwe A FC Emerge Inaugural Edition’s Champions

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Kunle ADELABU Liwe A Football Cub have emerged winners of the inaugural edition of the Hon. Awolesi Omotayo Omobolaji Ward C Zonal Gold Cup tournament after beating Itundofin B Football Club 2-0  in the final match played at the Ita-Elewa Recreational Centre in Ikorodu. The five-aside tournament was organized by Owogaff Youth Soccer Organization, one of the associations promoting soccer development in Ikorodu division.   In first half of the tension soaked match,  which was attended by many dignitaries and fans, both teams played with caution as the half ended…

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Ayanbadejo FC Beat Efumade FC To Lift 2018 Hon. Banwo Community Cup

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Wale JAGUN Ayanbadejo FC, representing a zone in Ward D area of Ikorodu Local Government,  beat Efunmade FC 1-0 to lift the 2018 edition of the Hon. Banwo Azeez Community Cup.   The tournament, which was organized by the Eid-El-Fitri Football Association, featured 12 teams from different areas in  Ward D which is being represented in the legislative arm of the lkorodu Local Government by the sponsor, Hon. Banwo.   Ayanbadejo FC qualified for the final match, which was played at the Shams-El-Deen Central Playing Ground in Ikorodu, on Sunday,…

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