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Plug Sports Partners US Advisory, Peace Attain To Promote Adesanya
Plug Sports, the sports management subsidiary of the Plug, yesterday announced that they have entered into an agreement with United State-based Chosen Advisory, and New Zealand- based Attain Peace Sports Management, to provide commercial services to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) former middleweight world champion, Israel ‘The Last Stylebender’ Adesanya. Adesanya becomes the first mixed-martial artist to join the agency’s illustrious lineup of serviced athletes in Nigeria, which already boasts household names like Asisat Oshoala, Henry Onyekuru, Tobi Amusan, Uchenna Kanu, and Michelle Alozie.
Working closely with Adesanya and his team to maximise his potential outside of the octagon, the agency will be tasked with securing endorsement deals in Africa, managing media interactions in Africa, and facilitating networking opportunities to ensure his career progression and holistic success within the region.
Regarding his new relationship with Plug Sports, Adesanya said:
“I am thrilled with this new partnership, which allows my existing management to work with Plug Sports and increase our footprint in Nigeria and Africa at large. I look forward to the opportunities that lie ahead, and returning to Nigeria to see my people very soon.”
For Plug Sports, the move underscores its unrivaled excellence in nurturing talent across various sports disciplines. As the agency continues to expand its arsenal of top-tier athletes, the partnership with Chosen Advisory to work with a global star like the 34-year-old Adesanya symbolises the agency’s steadfast pursuit of cultivating an exceptional roster that is on par with other renowned agencies across the world.
“We take immense pride in announcing our collaboration with Israel Adesanya, under the partnership of Plug Sports, Attain Peace Sports, and Chosen Advisory,” said Lanre Vigo, Head of Plug Sports.
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CAFCC: Enyimba International In Pot 3 For Draws
African soccer governing body has released the pots for the qualified teams for the group stage of the Confederation Cup, Tidesports sources reports.
Enyimba International is among the 16 qualified teams for the group stage of the competition.
The People’s Elephant was placed in pot 3 alongside ASJaaraf, CS Constantine; Bravos Do Maquils, Lunda Suliat, Orapa United, Black Bulls, and Stellenbosch. Pot 1 consists of Zamalek, RS Berkane, Simba SC, and USM Algers while Pot 2 has ASEC Mimosa, Stade Malien, Al Masry, and CS Sfaxien.
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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers : Super Eagles Host Libya, Oct 11
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will host the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Friday, October 11.
The two teams will clash in a matchday four encounter at the Tripoli International Stadium four days later.
The Super Eagles started their qualifying campaign with a 3-0 home win against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic.
The three-time African champions were held to 0-0 draw by the Amavubi of Rwanda in their second group game.The West Africans occupy top spot in Group D with four points from two games.
Libya are bottom of the group after amassing one point from two games.
Only the top teams in each group will advance to the tournament proper in Morocco beginning in December 2025.
Meanwhile, Libya has opted to host Group D leaders Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium, in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Matchday 4 encounter. The facility is located in the city of Benina, some 19 kilometres outside the country’s second city, Benghazi.
Known previously as Hugo Chávez Stadium, the stadium is a 10,000-capacity facility with an artificial turf.
Both countries will do a Matchday 3 battle at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo on Friday, 11th October, before the clash in the city at the edge of the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday, 15th October.
While the match in Uyo will kick off at 5pm, the battle in Benina will commence at 8pm Nigeria time.
Libya remain bottom of Group D after two rounds of matches, following a 1-1 at home to Rwanda (a game that was played at the Tripoli International Stadium) and a 1-2 loss to the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in Abidjan.
Nigeria tops the pool with four points, after a 3-0 spanking of Benin Republic in Uyo on Matchday 1 and a scoreless draw with Rwanda’s Amavubi in Kigali on Matchday 2.
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NYG: Kano Athletes Protest Over Allowances In Asaba
Kano State athletes, who participated in the concluded 8th edition of the National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State, last Friday called on Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to address the issue of their poor camp allowances.
The athletes, speaking anonymously, expressed dissatisfaction with the daily allowance they received, claiming it was significantly lower than that of their counterparts from neighbouring Northwestern states.
“We were given less than N20,000 for ten days, while athletes from Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara received N50,000. Jigawa athletes were paid the highest, receiving N80,000,” one of the athletes said.
Despite the disparity in allowances, the athletes secured five gold, three silver, and one bronze in the competition.
They urged the governor to intervene and resolve the issue.
Also, the athletes commended the Kano State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso, for supporting other athletes representing the state in sports like football and basketball and hoped for similar support.
The objective of the National Youth Games, initiated by former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, is to promote unity, peace, and understanding among youths while addressing issues of restiveness and unemployment across the country.
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