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Nigeria looking to bounce back today against Turkey, Chile
After narrow losses to Chinese Taipei and Bulgaria in their second group matches of the ongoing World School Basketball Championships holding in Serbia, Nigeria’s Bishop Dimieari Grammar School and St Jude’s Girls Secondary School are looking to bounce back to winning ways against Turkey and Chile in their third games of the tournament today. The boys’ team first tasted defeat against their Chinese Taipei counterparts, losing 35 to 45 points to record their first loss in the competition. The girls’ team followed same lane against Bulgaria, as they were beaten 41 to 55 points to drop to second place in their groups.
IGC’s Akande intensifies training for Awa Ibraheem Junior Championship
To improve his performance and aid his rise in World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR), Ibadan Golf Club-based (IGC) prodigy, Jubril Akande, has intensified his training ahead of the ninth Awa Ibraheem Junior Golf Championship.
Ikhureigbe wins maiden Obama Kitty Group Challenge
Veteran golfer, Monday Ikhureigbe, is the maiden champion of the Obama Kitty Group Challenge, played over two days, last weekend, at the Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Benin City, Edo State.
Ikoyi Club Badminton Section donates equipment to Uyo club
As part of efforts to develop badminton from the grassroots, Ikoyi Club 1938 sponsored participants to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for a two-day national teens coaching programme, which introduced the children to the basics of the sport.
Over 400 players begin chase for glory at Nigeria Cup
Representative of Birdview, Bekesuoyeibo Stephen (left); Grand Oaks representative, Amar Agada; Chairman, Ikoyi Club 1938, Demola Mumuney; Golf Captain, Tony Oboh; Chairman, Ikoyi Golf Community Nigeria Association (IGCNA), Felix Majekodunmi; 2022 Nigeria Cup Organising Committee Chairman, Peter Eben-Spiff; and Representative of Nova Bank, Kelvin Anyaegbunam at the unveiling of the programme for Nigeria Cup, which begin…tomorrow.
Port Harcourt agog for South-South kickboxing championship
Organisers of the South-South Kickboxing Championship, tagged ‘Battle of the Mangrove Season Five,’ have promised an unforgettable experience for athletes and officials billed to attend the event billed to hold from September 27 to October 2 at the Renew Empire Entertainment, Sports and Tourism Centre, Port Harcourt.
Aribo withdraws from Nigeria’s friendlies to rest after mammoth previous season
Joe Aribo has made the decision to withdraw from representing Nigeria in upcoming international fixtures because the midfielder wants to ‘rest,’ reports scottishdailyexpress.co.uk.