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Over Sixty Youths Storm Enugu For Lawn Tennis Tournament

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3 years ago

August 6, 2023

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Not less than sixty youths from the South East and South South regions have stormed Enugu state for the 6th edition of the tournament.

The tournament tagged, Prince Victor Uwakwe Under 15 and 21 Regional Tennis Tournament kicked off inside the Enugu Sports Club Tennis court.

The tournament features both male and female in each category with 40 male and 20 female.

In his opening speech, the sponsor, Prince Victor Uwakwe said that the tournament was organised to harness the budding talents from the grassroots and greater exposure to the quality engagements of children on tennis skills.

Uwakwe who was represented by Mr Lawrence Molokwu said that the discipline and capability of the players will be tested adding that the tournament offers opportunity for the young players to build a rich regimen of experience which will serve as a pedestal for greater attainment in the future.

“It is my belief that focus and discipline achieved in sports rubs off in other parts of your life. It gives you a more robust trajectory in the ladder of success.

“Winning the prize is wonderful but it is more important to understanding the lessons learnt in the journey all the way.

“The tournament has been evolving over the years and this year, we are glad to have our sister states join us, we want to engage and build with them as we are brothers and sisters.

“We hope they have a memorable experience with us. We hope to always improve and enrich the quality of the tournament to a better and worthy experience,” he said

in his remark, the chairman of the Enugu Sports Club Sir Victor Atuonwu welcomed everybody and reiterated the club’s commitment to sports development in the state.

He noted that the club has sports facilities was built to ensure that sports strive in the state.

The captain of tennis department of Sports Club John Ekeocha said that the tournament is for the youths between the age of 15 and 21 and wished that there are people to take the programme to the next level.

He advised the participant to take the event serious and make life out of it as the programme has provided opportunity for them to take their talent to the next level.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youths and Sports, Mr Chuka Ezike expressed happiness for identifying with such function and to know that some individuals are sponsoring such sports within the state.

He advised the organisers to continue the good work and called on the participants to take the game as their ambition in life to ensure that they play it at the highest level.

Ezike said that the Ministry of Youths and Sports are ready to partner with any philanthropist who wished to give back to the society through sport and to give the youths base for a good living.

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EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

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3 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

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EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

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22 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.