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U-19 Cricket Tournament: Title-holders Oyo Warn Others after Beating Osun

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The Oyo State team on Thursday underlined their intention to successfully defend their South-West Under-19 Cricket Tournament title by beating their Osun counterparts and warning the rest of the field.

In their opening match at the third edition of the competition also known as the “Jide Bademosi Cup competition”, the defending champions won with eight wickets.

The game played at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan saw Osun making 46 runs in 20 overs while Oyo state scored 49 in 10 overs.

Team captain Kayode Komolafe said that his team have vowed to retain their title.

He added that their plan was to win each match in the series as they come.

Komolafe said they were fully prepared and ready for what comes ahead as every team at the tournament are potential winners.

“It won’t be an easy competition because every team wants to win. We have a plan and the plan is to ensure that we win each of our game. This will enable us to emerge victorious.

“With God and luck on our side we will achieve this,” Komolafe said.

Johnson Idakwo, the team’s coach, also said his players were prepared and motivated to emerge victorious.

Idakwo said his cricketers had for three months prior to the competition been in an open camp.

“We are not underrating any team because they are all top contenders. At the last edition, we played in the final against Lagos and it was a tough one.

“We beat Lagos narrowly because it was a tough match. Even at this edition, Lagos have come with a tough team and their captain is in the national team.

“Some of Lagos’ representatives are even playing in the Division 2 of the Cricket League. Lagos has experienced players and are a top contender, but my players are ready to take them on,” he said.(NAN)

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2028 Olympic Games Qualifier: Super Falcons to Discover Opponents Today

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Nigeria’s Super Falcons will find out their opponents for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games women’s football qualifiers this week.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday that the draw for the African qualifying series will take place on Wednesday at its headquarters in Cairo, Egypt.

The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 12 noon and will be streamed live on CAF TV.

A total of 35 national teams, including Super Falcons will participate in the qualifiers, which will be played over five rounds.

The other countries are; Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea.

Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe are the other countries that will take part in the qualifiers.

Two teams will earn Africa’s slots at the women’s football tournament of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

The Super Falcons and Copper Queens of Zambia represented the continent at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

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LBHF Tournament Honours Edun at 70 with Thrilling Bouts

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The Lagos Boxing Hall of Fame (LBHF) monthly tournament returns on Saturday, celebrating founder Wale Edun’s 70th birthday marked on Monday, April 20.

 “This special edition honours our founder’s enduring legacy,” said Mr David Mohamed, LBHF Director, in a statement issued on Thursday.

The tournament will be held at Agege Stadium in Lagos State.

 Founded in 2010 by Edun, LBHF is widely regarded as Nigeria’s and Africa’s longest-running amateur boxing tournament.

 Until Tuesday, Edun was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, before resigning his post on health grounds.

 “The initiative provides a platform for young boxers to train and gain exposure,” Mohamed said, noting its role in grassroots boxing development.

 As a non-profit organisation, LBHF has nurtured talents who have achieved national and international success.

 “This edition doubles as a tribute to Edun, whose vision has shaped many boxing careers,” Mohamed added.

 Action begins with Fatade Juwon facing Abiodun Yusuf in the men’s 50kg category.

 Tajudeen Yekini will then confront Adele Faruq in the 55kg division.

 In the men’s 60kg category, Tajudeen Rasheed meets Ogunleye Aliazeem, while Mosuru Adedeji battles Innocent Prosper.

 Exhibition bouts will feature Princess Adeola against Zainab Ibrahim in the women’s 28kg category, and Adeseye Kalid versus Saliu Razak in the men’s 34kg division.

The sole women’s main-card clash will see Oluwatoyin Amirat face Aminashaun Raheemo in the 48kg division.

Wahab Ramadan will meet Lawal Opeyemi in the men’s 70kg bout, before Makinde Mohamed faces Ibadiaro Idris in the 75kg category.

 The event concludes with Lawal Mohammed against Oluwapo Oluwaseun in the men’s 80kg title bout.

Over the years, LBHF has developed talents like Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje, producing fighters who have represented Nigeria with distinction.

 “This celebration reinforces our mission to sustain boxing as a pathway for young Nigerians,” Mohamed said.

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Man City, Inter, Chelsea, Juventus Face Off in Hong Kong for Preseason

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English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced yesterday.

Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take on Inter Milan on Saturday, August 1, spearheaded by their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland.

The match will kick off the “Hong Kong Football Festival” at the city’s futuristic 50,000-seat Kai Tak stadium.

The gleaming arena opened a year ago, featuring a roof that can be closed and air-conditioning to combat the fierce summer heat and humidity in Hong Kong.

Chelsea will play Juventus on Wednesday August 5 to round off the mini-tournament.

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