Category: Sports

Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup: ‘Owo’ Saves Four Penalties To Win Maiden Tournament For Igbogbo All Stars

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Kunle Adelabu The goal Keeper for the Igbogbo All Stars, Seun Omolaja, popular called ‘Owo’ (Hand) proved without a doubt that he is a dependable goalie, when he singled – handedly won the final of the maiden edition of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup for his team. Owo in the match which ended 0 -0 at the regulation time of the tournament that was initiated and sponsored by Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Lagos State House of Assembly and Chairman, House Committee on Public…

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Constituency II Unity Cup 2024: Stage Sets For Clash Of Titans’ Final Game Between Makbet, Igbogbo All Stars

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Kunle Adelabu After weeks of intense football games, all is now set for the epic final match of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup, as Makbet All Stars will face the Igbogbo All Stars in the final game slated for Egbin Power Plc Football Playing Ground, Egbin in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The final match is slated for 1pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The two teams qualified after thrilling semi – final matches of the tournament being sponsored by the representative of Ikorodu Constituency II, Hon. Aro…

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Chairman’s Cup: Ijede Council Boss Promises Three Weeks Of Excitement, Highly Competitive Football Tournament

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Kunle Adelabu -Winners to get N.5million In line with the pledge made by the Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo – Alogba, the opening game of the Chairman’s Cup, a 5 – Aside Football Tournament kicked – off with excitement and on a technical note. The tournament which will run for three weeks at Anwar – Ul – Islam Primary School, Ijede, was declared open by the sport loving council chairman who also performed the ceremonial kick which was followed by uproar from the political office…

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Royal Fathers Join Hon. AMA In Kick – Off At Maiden Constituency II  All – Stars Unity Cup

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Wale Jagun The first edition of the Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup kicked – off at the weekend in three locations with royal fathers expressing their support for the sporting initiative of the representative of the Ikorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA). Royal fathers in the constituency – Obateru of Egbin in Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) AbdulHakeem Adeoriyomi Oyebo, the Obateru of Egbin Kingdom and His Royal Majesty, Oba (Barr.) Semiudeen Orimadegun Kasali, the…

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Joy David Retains Lagos Women Run Title

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Our Reporter Veteran long-distance runner, Joy Ebiye David, on Saturday emerged as the third-time winner of the Lagos Women Run ahead of 10,000 participants. The 9th edition, which saw several athletes across Nigeria and Africa, commenced at 7 am from the Tafawa Balewa Square and finished at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan. Ebiye clocked the time of 39:35:21 to win the 10km race, having won the event in 2021 and 2023. Lizine Nguetsa from Cameroon came second with a time of 40:02:54, while Charity Agofure emerged in third place…

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Igbogbo Stadium: Contractor Completes Track Laying, Pitch Barricade

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Kunle Adelabu The contractor handling the construction of the Igbogbo Stadium on behalf of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), has completed the track laying of the field. It was gathered that the government is planning to commission the stadium in December. The pitch has also been barricaded with barb wire to prevent unauthorized encroachment. THE IMPACT had reported the laying of the track which commenced third week in July this year. However, seats are yet to be fixed on the stand which has 1200 capacity. The stand was put…

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NSCDC Team Triumphs At 1st Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships

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Our Reporter The final match of the First Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championship was a thrilling spectacle, showcasing the exceptional skills of the finalists – Lagos State Team 1 and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)Team 1. The historic tournament in Africa was held on Saturdayat the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, attracting sports enthusiasts, fans and other dignitaries. The SAIL Empowerment Foundation, an endowment of Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs. Feyisola Abiru, sponsored the tournament. Senator Abiru,  along other…

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Senator Abiru Table Tennis Championship Kicks -Off Thursday

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Kunle Adelabu -N4 million prize money for grab  The Senator Abiru Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships, sponsored by the SAIL Empowerment Foundation, is kicking – off tomorrow, Thursday 31, October, 2024, at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere Lagos. SAIL Empowerment Foundation is an endowment of Senator Mikhail Adetokunbo Abiru, and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru. The tournament is Africa’s first Mixed Team Table Tennis Championships. It is organised under the auspices of the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF).  Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Lagos, the co-founder of…

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Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup Kicks – Off November 9

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Kune Adelabu The much – anticipated Ikorodu Constituency II Unity Cup, which is being sponsored by Hon. Aro Moshood Abiodun (AMA), the representative of the lkorodu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, will kick – off November 9, as announced by the organisers. According to the organisers, the initiative is part of the lawmaker’s efforts to promote unity and strengthen bonds within Ikorodu Constituency II. The tournament aims to foster sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie among residents, fulfilling one of the major promises made during his campaign. In…

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LASUSTECH Participating In Chess, Scrabble Other Events At 11th All African Universities Games

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The contingent of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) is partaking in the 11th All African Universities Games, currently ongoing in Lagos. The games, which was established in 1971, by 10 African countries, is aimed at enhancing the development of sports within African Universities. This year’s edition of the sporting events, which is the 11th edition, is being co – hosted by the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Lagos State University (LASU). The games commenced on Friday, September 20. LASUSTECH is taking part in field and…

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