Quadri, who was seeded number one in the men’s singles of the ITTF Premier Lotto Nigeria Open, could not make it to Lagos for the championship due to club engagement as his French club, Jura Morez, was fighting to escape relegation from the elite European league
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One of the sources said: “Though, Nigeria’s opponents have been naming some top players that could make their final list for the games, but such could be counter productive for any team as the tournament is still in August
Egypt’s team 1 of Elghabashy Tawik and Meawad Hassan beat Rwanda’s team 2 of Judith Hakizimana and Selaphine Mokantambara 21-14, 21-17 for a 2-0 victory in the final’s first match
The ranking is judged basically with recent performance playing a major role while a bonus is given to those nations who finished their qualifying competition as continental champions
Though the player has indicated his readiness to feature for Nigeria at the Olympics, but Arsenal are not under any obligation to release him since the Games is not a FIFA tournaments
Ikhuoria, who won a bronze medal in the middle weight category at the 1972 Munich Olympics in Germany, said in Lagos that Nigerian boxers were not exposed to regular boxing competitions the way they should be
Bolt, the six-time Olympic champion who has dominated the 100 metres and 200m events since bursting onto the scene at Beijing 2008, has previously suggested his fitness may carry him through to the Games in the Japanese capital in four years’ time
Wilkinson, however, said even though the committee has not placed a price on the screen, yet low-end screens attached to windows with Velcro can cost as little as $15, while more rigid and durable screens can cost over $100 at the market price
NAN reports that the competition is for national teams to gain slots for participation in the team events at the 2016 Olympic Games scheduled for Rio, Brazil
The Hornets boss told a press conference: “It depends on the players also. Some players want to go to the Olympic games, other players prefer to rest
The 29-year-old is targeting another stunning trio of wins and says achieving the feat in Rio would top what he has already accomplished.
“We will wait until the last minute. We are relying on advice from health organisations in Rio, Brazil, to enable us make an informed decision,” Keino said, according to Kenya’s Standard newspaper
He said the committee wanted to ensure Nigeria appropriately utilised the Games, starting from the 2016 edition at Rio in Brazil in August, the way many other countries have done
Speaking from his base in the United States of America, where he is presently on vacation, Siasia disclosed that himself and his assistants will use the February camping in Abuja to see any new player could add value to the team that won the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations in Senegal last month
Goalkeeper Jody February proved to be South Africa’s hero with a string of fine saves during the shootout, and a penalty save in the regulation 90 minutes, which ended 0-0