As dust settles on the aftermath of this year’s Unity Cup in London, the event’s brand ambassador, Dr Drew Uyi has hailed the four-nation invitational competition for bringing forth many unforgettable moments.

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Sports247 reports that Uyi, who is a globally-acclaimed corporate strategist, business instructor and FIFA-licensed agent, further hailed the 2026 Unity Cup for providing a glamorous spectacle of cultural excellence and unity.

Uyi further praised the quality of football that was on offer at Charlton Athletic FC’s Valley Stadium, where Nigeria defeated Jamaica 3-0 in last Saturday’s final, four days after they deflated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the opening match at same venue.

While noting that the Eagles snatched a fourth consecutive Unity Cup title, Uyi pointed out that the competition is aimed at fostering peace, community development and cultural harmony among participating countries, which he says were all achieved.

He waxed lyrical about the competition’s success in terms of social interactions, cultural connections and football artistry, all of which Uyi affirmed have huge potential to get better and bigger with the 2027 edition already in planning stage.

“We celebrate an incredible tournament that saw Nigeria crowned champions again. It was a celebration of football, culture and community, as the Unity Cup 2026 brought unforgettable moments and united fans from across the globe.

“We say thank you to all the players, supporters, partners and volunteers who made this year’s tournament such a success. Even as works have started to make Unity Cup 2027 better and bigger,” Uyi enthused confidently.

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The president of Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN), Mrs Tayo Popoola has declared that she and everyone in the country’s contingent are looking forward to winning more medals at the ongoing African championship in Bamako, Mali.

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Sports247 reports that Nigeria won a gold medal, two silver and bronze on the opening day of the competition tagged 2026 African Taekwondo Championship, after which Popoola said the contingent will wax stronger to win more medals.

Popoola admitted that the competition is intense and tough, considering that many countries stormed the venue with huge delegations of top-class competitors, but added that Nigeria’s representatives are up to the task of making the country proud.

She further noted that the championship has attracted competitors from more than 35 countries, featuring Olympic Games and world champions, then expressed delight with Nigeria’s performances.

The taekwondo buff reserved special praise for Ability Udom, who clinched a gold medal in the women’s K44 57kg para-category, following which Popoola praised the entire Nigerian contingent for their resilience and determination.

Popoola revealed, “The event is still ongoing and it has been a very tough competition. We have won two bronze medals and one gold through Ability Udom, who competed in a difficult category but performed exceptionally well.

“We came up against several Olympic and world champions, and it was a good contest. This championship is huge because we have more than 35 countries competing here, and we understand what that means.

“Many nations arrived with delegations of about 30 athletes, so the competition is extremely intense, but Nigerian athletes are giving their very best. The celebration continues because we are looking forward to winning more medals.

“We still have Nigerian athletes ready to compete against the best from across Africa. Some countries came with world champions, but our athletes are equal to the challenge and prepared to face them. It is tough, but I believe we will do well.”

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The forthcoming inaugural National Intermediate Games, which is scheduled to hold in Lagos State, has been described as a vital platform necessary for the discovery of new talents who will represent Nigeria in future international sporting events.

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Sports247 reports that this positive declaration was made by the country’s National Sports Commission (NSC) at the start of an inspection tour of facilities across Lagos State, in an exercise that began on Tuesday and will extend up till Thursday.

A press release from the NSC’s media unit revealed that, during the inspection tour, which is already ongoing, officials of the commission will undertake a comprehensive inspection of proposed venues and participate in high-level consultative meetings.

The visit is also expected to boost collaborations between the NSC and Lagos State Sports Commission, while assessing the level of readiness of facilities and ensure that all requirements for a smooth competition are in place ahead of the Games.

The statement added, “During the three-day exercise, officials of the National Sports Commission and Main Organising Committee (MOC) will inspect venues, ancillary facilities, athlete accommodation centres and other key infrastructure.

“The inspection visit will provide opportunity for strategic consultations between the NSC, the Main Organising Committee and the Lagos State Sports Commission, with discussions expected to focus on venue preparedness.

“The delegation will also engage officials of the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders on technical, logistical and administrative matters, (including) athlete welfare, security arrangements, transportation and medical services.

“A courtesy visit to the Governor of Lagos State is also scheduled as part of the programme, underscoring the strong partnership between the Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, and the Lagos State Government.

“In delivering a successful maiden edition, the Commission reiterates commitment to ensuring the National Intermediate Games serve as a vital platform for talent discovery, athlete development and advancement of grassroots sports across the country.”

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