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NBBF Condoles With Police, Ogaba’s Family
Engr Musa Kida has condoled with the Nigerian Police Force and the Ogabas over the death of Unazi Abraham Ogaba who died recently after a brief illness as they described the death as baffling.
Nigeria Basketball Federation leadership said despite the unfortunate news, they will take solace in his service to his country and humanity through basketball development while he was alive.
“This is very sad news to hear. He was seen in the basketball circle shortly before his demise after he was reportedly sick for a few days. This is shocking to say the least. The landmark achievements he recorded with the Nigerian Police teams (IGP Queens and Police Baton) cannot be forgotten in a hurry”.
Enumerating some of the late Assistant Superintendent of Police impacts, Kida noted that he spearheaded the renovation and commission of the basketball court within the Police College in Ikeja which has continued to serve as a meeting point for old and young basketballers.
Candle light procession was held on Wednesday, 16th of March with the NBBF represented by its South West zonal representative, Olumide Oyedeji while wake keep was at his Lagos residence on Thursday, 17, March March 19.
According to the burial arrangement announced by the family, the late Ogaba who died aged 52 was buried in his ancestral home, Igumale, Ado Local Government Area Benue State on Saturday.
“Though we grieve, we will still remain grateful to God for the time he spent with us on this divide and we will continue to remember him fondly,” Kida noted.
“He was a father to many, mentor and friend to others within and outside the basketball fraternity. We pray for the repose of his gentle soul.
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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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