Sports

2nd Tito Makurdi Marathon: Kaduna, Plateau, Nasarawa Athletes Clear Prizes

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5 years ago

March 2, 2020

Athletes from Kaduna, Plateau and Nasarawa States, at the weekend, won the majority of the prizes for the second edition of 32Km Tito Makurdi Marathon race held in Makurdi, Benue state capital.
Adamu Shehu Muazu from Kaduna State, won the national male category of the 2nd edition of the 32 km race in 1 hr 26 mins to take home the cash prize of N100,000 and a pack of Tito Yoghurt.
Tidesport source gathered that Raymond Simon and Daudu John, both of Kaduna State, clinched second and third to win cash prizes of N50,000 and N30,000 and a pack of Tito Yoghurt respectively in the same category.
In the female category, Elizabeth Nuhu of the Nigeria Customs Service , Abuja emerged winner in 1 hr 46 mins to win N75,000 cash prize and a pack of Tito Yoghurt, while Jamila Aminu and Lovine Audu, both from Nasarawa State, won the second and third prizes of N50,000 and N30,000 and packs of Tito Yoghurt respectively in the same category.
In second category termed ‘local’ , Ameh Emmanuel came first by finishing the race in 1hr 56mins while Folara Emmanuel and Wazanga emerged first and second runners-up with cash prizes of N30,000, N15,000 and N5,000 respectively.

Sports

Ogba, Others Endorse Niger Delta Sports Festival

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Vice president of the Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, foremost Sports Marketer and founder of Okpekpe Road Race, Mike Itemuagbor and top Sports Journalist and Media Strategist, Mitchel Obi have lent their voices in support of the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF).
The personalities with backgrounds in sports administration, marketing and media spoke separately in commendation of the festival, an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) with Dunamis Icon as consultants.
“This is a positive addition to the evolving sports business ecosystem because it is not just a springboard for identifying talents, it also offers a platform to truly hone the skills of those already discovered”, remarked Obi, who served as Special Advisor to a former Sports Minister, late Anthony Ikhazabor.
He said the festival will be a flagship event in the region that would trigger interest in sports among the youths and people of the region.
Edo State-born Itemuagbor commended the NDDC for the decision to add sports in the list of their intervention projects in the region, adding that: “This speaks directly to the problem of youth restiveness which is of great concern to our people.”

Sports

Onyedika Not Sure For Super Eagles W’C Qualifiers

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Raphael Onyedika has now emerged as a major doubt for the Super Eagles’ must-win 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe later this month.
The midfielder was forced out early from last week’s league game against Standard Liege.
He has not recovered from the injury and so will miss today’s league match against Gent and may also miss a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Aston Villa yesterday.
The Super Eagles take on Rwanda in Kigali on March 21, before they face Zimbabwe in Uyo four days later in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Sports

‘I Must Win Trophy Before Retirement’

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3 days ago

March 5, 2025

The Tide

Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Al-Khalood defender, William Troost-Ekong, has shared his experience on the difficulties of winning the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) while describing it a must win trophy.
The former Watford FC defender has competed in the tournament three times but has yet to lift the trophy.
“I’ve been there three times now, bronze medal, silver medal, but I haven’t had the chance to win it. That remains my ultimate goal,” he told Tidesports source.
“It means so much to me and all the kids growing up in Africa and Nigeria.”