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In a move that's set to boost the football scene in Gombe State, Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro has made a generous donation to three local football clubs, Balanga United, United Eagles, and El-Shama Sporting. The cash injection will aid the clubs' participation in the Nationwide League, Division Two. The senator's representative, Mr. Barbuwa Kalla, presented the donation on Saturday, emphasizing Senator Yaro's commitment to empowering youths and inclusive representation. The support aims to help young athletes in the district realize their potential through sports. Balanga United's Welfare Director, Mr. Hashim Ismail, praised Senator Yaro for the timely financial relief, which alleviates longstanding challenges faced by the club. Gombe State Football Association Chairman, Yakubu Sarma, commended the senator's dedication to youth and football development, urging other stakeholders to follow his lead. With this support, young talents will get the chance to shine, an...

 The stage is set for the highly anticipated Teqball Men’s Singles Gold Medal Match between Victor Oyemade (Delta) and Khalid Yahaya (Abia). The Men’s Singles Gold Medal match is scheduled to take place today at the Aba Sports Club Indoor Hall, Aba, from 2:30 pm. Victor Oyemade, the reigning champion representing Delta State, is looking forward to defending his title in the Men’s Singles event against his former teammate Khalid Akorede now representing Abia State. Khalid, known for his exceptional skills and technique, is determined to dethrone the champion and bring the gold medal to Abia. The match promises to be an intense and thrilling encounter, with both players showcasing their expertise and fighting for the top spot on the podium. The winner will be crowned the Teqball Men’s Singles Gold Medalist and represent Nigeria at the Teqball World Championship later in the year. Oyemade defeated Opeyemi Oladipupo from Oyo 2 – 0 (12 – 4, 12 – 4) in the quarter-final, and Andrew Ikoko...

Nigeria's topmost Teqball player and top Seed at the ongoing Nigerian Teqball World Championship Qualifiers holding in Aba, Abia State, Victor Oyemade is leading the list of players that have made it into the quarter finals in the men's singles category. Oyemade who was Nigeria's sole representative at the just concluded Teqball World Series in Vietnam, playing in the colours of Delta State, beat Pleasant Chima 2-0 (12-2, 12 -3) in his first game and in his two other matches, he overcame Efosa Austin Obisa (12-3, 12-4) and Joshua Musa (12-5, 12-6). Other male quarter finalists from the first day of the qualifiers Opeyemi Oladipupo (Oyo State), Tobi Mejedi (Abia), Efosa Obisa (Rivers) Olafisoye Dotun (Ondo). Others are, Enebechukwu Mikel (Delta) Andrew Ikoko (Delta) and Khalid Akorede of Abia State  The quarter finals pairing according to the schedule made available by the Nigerian Teqball Federation shows that Victor Oyemade will square it out with Opeyemi Oladipupo while...

Governor Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State has pledged his continued support for the development of Teqball in the state. Through his Commissioner for Sports, Obiora Ananaba, the Governor expressed his commitment to the sport at the kickoff of the 2024 Teqball World Championship Qualifiers at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba. Commissioner of sport, Abia state: Mr Obiora Ananaba  The Governor's decision to host the Qualifiers was influenced by Teqball's grassroots potential and its rapid acceptance among youths in the state. Ananaba noted that the sport has already gained significant attention from young people in the state, aligning with the government's vision of empowering youths and providing them with opportunities to excel. The Commissioner expressed his hope that Abia State will become a hub for Teqball in the world, stating that the government is in discussions with the Federation to develop Teqball coaches in the state.  The Vice President, Mr Ndudi Edede on behal...