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Kwara Utd Names Unuane New Technical Adviser
Kwara United FC of Ilorin has officially announced the appointment of Coach Samson Unuane as its Technical Adviser for the 2012/2013 Nigerian Premier League (NPL) season.
Chairman of the club, Bamidele Aluko, announced the appointment at a media briefing at the Kwara Stadium in Ilorin last week.
Aluko said that Unuane was selected for the job out of 43 applicants, because of his experience, adding that the club’s management would name a technical crew to support him.
The club chairman, who announced a sign-on fee of N10 million for the new coach, also presented him with a brand new Kia car as his official vehicle.
He added that the new coach would also be provided with official accommodation.
Aluko, however, hinted that Unuane had the enormous task of taking the club to top of the NPL league and winning all available trophies next season.
“We appreciate Gov. Abdulfatah Ahmed for adequately providing for the club and setting new goals for its administrators.
“We will ensure that the players salaries and allowances are paid as and when due,” he said.
In his remarks, Unuane, who is also the assistant coach of the Super Falcons, said that working for Kwara United was a long time dream that came to pass.
“I love the club and I have always wished to work with it since 2008. I appreciate that the dream has come true today.
“Kwara United is a big team. Every ambitious coach will want to handle the club, so mine is not exceptional.
“I think I know the yearnings of the people of Kwara concerning the club and I will endeavour to deliver,” he assured.
Unuane, however, added that he would welcome constructive criticism.
Unuane, 48, from Edo, signed a one-year renewable contract with the club.
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Umuahia Hosts Africa Para- Badminton Championship
The championship will run from today to October 12 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia. On the ground for the championship are athletes from Brazil, Peru, Egypt, Cameroon, Tunisia, Nigeria, Mauritius and Rwanda. They arrived on Sunday.
Some of the other countries were expected in the Abia State capital yesterday. Speaking on the championship, yesterday, Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwobilor Ananaba, said the chief host, Governor Alex Otti, has mobilised facilities and the personnel to ensure a successful event.
Speaking through the Special Assistant to the Governor on Sports, Raymond Chima Ukwa, said: “We have the best mats, playing mats, especially the wheelchair playing mats, which is the first of its kind in West Africa.
“If you go around, you’ll see the hall and the preparation that has been made to ensure that people have an equitable world-class playing field.” Thrilled by Governor Otti’s support for the competition, Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) President, Francis Orbih, said that, besides making all the necessary arrangements that will ensure a successful hosting of the events, “we will have a Para-Badminton workshop for coaches and players.
“Nigeria is doing well, Abia is doing well, and we want to do better to improve on where we are, which is why all these have been put together by Governor Otti.”
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FIFA U20: Flying Eagles Narrowly Loss to Norway
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles began their campaign at the 24th FIFA U20 World Cup with a narrow 1–0 loss to Norway on Monday, despite creating several opportunities to level the game.
Norway took the lead in the 9th minute after being awarded a controversial penalty. The Flying Eagles pressed for an equaliser but were denied two penalty claims in the second half.
Kparobo Arierhi came close in the 47th minute when his shot drifted wide with the goalkeeper beaten, while Tahir Maigana struck the upright in the 63rd minute.
Nasiru Salihu’s rising effort in the 71st minute also went narrowly over the bar, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Seven minutes from time, Maigana again tested Norway with a long-range strike that went just wide as Nigeria continued to pile on the pressure.
Despite their dominance, the Flying Eagles could not find the breakthrough and now turn their attention to Thursday’s clash against Saudi Arabia in their second group match.
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