Enyimba players celebrate with Federation Cup at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos on November 23, 2014. Two-time African champions Enyimba on Sunday retained the Nigeria FA Cup after beating Dolphins 2-1 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. It was Enyimba’s fourth cup triumph after they also won in 2005, 2009 and 2013. However, the Aba club will represent Nigeria in next year’s CAF Champions League after they finished as runners-up in the league, while beaten finalists Dolphins will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup. AFP PHOTO
By Victor Otti
The 2016 Nigeria Golf Cup teed off yesterday at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 with the juniors competition which featured children from ages two to 17.
An elated chairman of the organising committee, Bayo Alli, noted yesterday that the Nigeria Cup is being used to celebrate Nigeria’s independence and would showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage. “As a nation, we have every reason to celebrate. That we remain as one united country despite everything, is one good reason for us to celebrate”.
Alli said a numb er of players had emerged through the juniors’ competition to making waves in the game within Nigeria and abroad. He particularly named Tokunbo Pedro, Anita Uwadia and United Kingdom based-George Oboh.
The Caddies competition is slated for September 26, Ladies Competition, next day, while the Nigeria Cup Kitty is billed for September 28. The ProAm, which is a mix of professional golfers and amateurs of handicap 0-12, making up of about 180 players, is slated for September 29.
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