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OWAN WEST LGA READY FOR IMOUDU CUP, AS ILABOYA GETS AWARD OF RECOGNITION
All is now set for the 11th Edition of Pa Michael imoudu memorial football tournament for under 19 male and female Teams in Nigeria.
The annual football tournament in memory of the first labour leader in Nigeria (Pa Michael imoudu) is being put together by the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs (FEYSOC) South South zone, with the Eighteen local Government councils of Edo State represented at the event alongside Private teams from across the country.
The week long soccer carnival that will hold from November 15th – 22nd 2019 at Sabongidda Ora, Adminstrative headquartesrs of Owan West local Government Area(Host/sponsors) is expected to be declare opened by the sports loving Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu,.
According to the Executive chairman of Owan west local government Area Hon Frank ilaboya, the council is ready to stage the event in memory of Pa Michael Imoudu who sacrifice so much for labour during his life time, adding that the football tournament is coming at a time the council has set out Programs to engaged the youth of the locality meaningfully.
“The history of the Nigeria Labour Congress can’t be told without the name Pa Michael Imoudu who sacrifice so much for labour, he Promoted and defended the rights and the social well being of the Nigerian workers.
For me the football tournament in his memory is coming at the right time, as we have lined up various Programs to engage the youth of Owan West Local Government Area, Ilaboya stated.
The Digital chairman as he is fondly called by his admirers said this edition of Imoudu Cup will be different from previous events as some fresh ideas will be added to make it worthwhile.
Pa Michael Imoudu who hails from Oke – Ora, of Owan west local government area of Edo State, donated the trophy for Youth football in Nigeria in 1999, to the federation of youth soccer clubs (FEYSOC) for grassroot football development.
Meanwhile, the national President of the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs, Lawal Futua has congratulate Frank Ilaboya as one of the awardee by Edo state Government Agency, Edo jobs project in recognition of his youth empowerment programs in the state.
Futua praised the efforts of the former Edo FA boss for engaging the youth of Owan West Local Government Area meaningfully.
Meanwhile, ahead of the 2019 Alaghodaro Youth and Job Summit coming up on Monday in Benin City, the Head of Edo State Skills Development Agency, Mrs. Ukinabo Dare, has notified Owan West Council Chairman, Frank Ilaboya, of his nomination for award by the State Government’s Agency.
The notice of award sent to the Chairman by the Head of the Agency reads:
“We would like to use this medium to express our profound gratitude for believing in the EdoJobs project and for the unprecedented level of support you have given us so far.
“As part of the activities outlined for the 2019 Alaghodaro Youth and Job Summit, we will be acknowledging and presenting awards to major stakeholders and partners who have stood by us in achieving His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki’s Job Creation mandate.
“It is with great pleasure we write to inform you of your selection as one of the awardees for recognition. You and other recipients have stood out as leaders who exemplify ethical standards and admirable behaviour,” Mrs Dare added.
Ilaboya, in his acceptance letter, expressed gratitude to the Agency for finding him worthy to receive the award.
“Honestly, I am excited by this recognition by the Edo jobs, an agency well reputed for job creation and training in the State. I have received several awards for our Youth Empowerment Scheme in Owan West, but I must confess that none compare to this coming from the government agency that is well acclaimed worldwide.
“I want to express my profound gratitude to the Management of Edo Jobs for this honour and promise to keep doing more in the areas they found me worthy.”
The conferment of award will hold at Samuel Ogbemudia Hall (New Era College), Upper Mission Road, Benin City on Monday.
African teams will battle for the remaining qualification spots for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup this weekend as the final round of qualifiers reaches its climax across the continent.
In Kampala, Ghana will attempt to protect a slender 2-1 first-leg advantage when they face Uganda’s U20 girls away from home.
Cameroon are also in a strong position ahead of their return-leg clash against Tanzania in Dar es Salaam after securing a 3-1 victory in the first meeting.
Meanwhile, Benin will fancy their chances of advancing when they host Côte d’Ivoire following a 1-1 draw in Abidjan.
Nigeria’s Falconets are equally close to qualification after earning a 2-0 first-leg victory over Malawi ahead of Saturday’s decisive encounter in Lilongwe.
The successful teams will join the global field for the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland next year.
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The London Marathon broke the record for the highest number of finishers in a marathon, with 59,830 participants completing the course to surpass the mark of 59,226 at last year’s New York City event.
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe shattered the world record to become the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, followed by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha, who also breached the two-hour barrier on Sunday.
“To then break the record of the largest number of finishers in the history of marathons underlines the inspirational nature of the London Marathon. We are incredibly proud to have set a new Guinness World Record,” said Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events.
In the women’s race, three women ran under two hours and 16 minutes in a single race for the first time ever, as Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa defended her title by shattering her own women ‘s-only world record
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By George Akpayen
The finish line is now in sight in this season’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), and much of the talk has centred on the title race and those at the other end of the table, which surprisingly include last season’s champions Remo Stars.
However, there is another race shaping up among the leading top scorers this season, and this could see as many as six or more players going head-to-head in the final six matchdays.
Top contenders in the race for the battle for the golden boot are Enugu Rangers’ striker, Godwin Obaje and Ikorodu City winger Joseph Arumala, who have scored 11 goals apiece.
On the tails of the top-two scoring individuals are Victor Mbaoma (Remo Stars), El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Daddy Abdulrahman, Katsina United’s Uche Collins and Emeka Obioma of Abia Warriors, all on 10 goals each.
THE PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN
Out of the top-six leading scorers, Obaje, Arumala and Mbaoma have more direct goal involvement. Obaje and Arumala have 11 goals and two assists each, while Mbaoma has 10 goals and assists from 23 appearances, which is the least number of matches featured in among the leading scorers. Mbaoma missed most of the early parts of the season due to bruised ribs.
El-Kanemi Warriors midfielder Abdulrahman has made the most appearances among the top-six scorers and has a 12-goal direct involvement (10 goals + two assists).
Obioma is however, the only top-six scorer who is yet to register an assist this season after 26 appearances for Abia Warriors.
Interestingly, Collins is the only top-six scorer who has netted a hat-trick this season so far.
THE CHASING PACK
There is also the chasing pack in the race for the Golden Boot. One of them is Plateau United winger Temitope Vincent Adebayo, who has scored nine goals. Sodiq Ibrahim (3SC), Enyimba striker Chidera Michael, and Igbunu Evwierhurhoma of Warri Wolves.
The variety of players in the chasing pack also makes the race intriguing as they have been consistent goal scorers in recent matchweeks. They are definitely breathing down the necks of the frontrunners.
There are also the outsiders in the race. Jonathan Mairiga of Wikki Tourists, Chidozie Iwundu (Rangers) and Bendel Insurance duo of Kayode Oke, 3SC’s Qamar Adegoke and Alex Oweilayefa – all on eight goals. On seven goals is Kano Pillars legend Rabiu Ali.
WORTHY MENTION
However, Iwundu deserves a big mention among the top scorers as he is the top-scoring defender. He has made 29 appearances for Rangers and has been booked three times and sent off once.
Iwundu’s goalscoring form from his centre-back role has also been important for his club in their title aspirations this season, and his team will hope his form can continue into the final six matchdays.
No doubt, there will be twists and turns for individual glory in a race that is still wide open. Fixture difficulty, favourable run-in, struggling defences and hunger in front of goal are surely going to be among the factors that would decide who wins this race in an unpredictable league. At this point, nothing is guaranteed as all top marksmen are odds-on to claim the top individual prize.
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