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Police, NSCDC Set For Showdown At Value Jet/Ogun SWAN Security Cup Final

The Nigeria Police Force, popularly referred to as Police Machine will on Sunday, 29th October, 2023 trade tackle with their counterpart from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the final of the 3rd edition of Value Jet SWAN Security and Safety cup competition in a repeat of the 2021 edition.

The Police Machine who are playing in their third consecutive finals of the competition lost by a lone goal to NSCDC in the final of maiden edition of the competition, courtesy Ayorinde Fisayo’s strike in about ten minutes to the end of the game played at th Main bowl of MKO international stadium Kuto Abeokuta.

The team were also humbled by Nigeria Customs Service by four goals to one in the final of the 2022 edition of the competition.

To get to the final, the NSCDC football team defeated the defending Champions, the Nigeria Customs Service by 5 goals to four on penalties in a tension-soaked encounter after the match had ended one goal adrift.

Police Machine thrashed Nigerian Correctional Service by four goals to nothing in the second semi final games played at the practicing pitch of the MKO stadium Kuto Abeokuta.

The Nigeria Customs Service will battle Nigerian Correctional Service in the third place play off match billed for MKO stadium by 2pm.

Meanwhile, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state is to declare the 3rd edition of the Value Jet/SWAN Security and Safety Cup competition closed on Sunday, 29th October, 2023.

A statement by the organizers indicates that the venue of the final match involving Nigeria Police Force and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, is MKO International stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta by 4pm.

The statement added that the Commissioner for Sports Development in Ogun State, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka, his counterpart in the Ministry of Forestry, Hon. Taiwo Oludotun and Chairman, Ogun State House of Assembly committee on Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Igbalaye are the Special guests of the occasion.

It notes that Heads of security agencies and other stakeholders in the sports industry, especially the Chairman, Local Organising Committee, 2024 National Sports Festival, Chief Bukola Olopade are expected to grace the event.

According to host and Chairman, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Ogun State Chapter, Mr Micheal-Azeez Ogunsiji, CEO Of Value Jet Airline, Hon Kunle Soname will also be in attendance.

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NBA Star Durant Invests In PSG

NBA Star Durant Invests In PSG

Basketball star Kevin Durant has taken a minority stake in Paris Saint-Germain, the European champions announced Friday, without saying how many shares the power forward had acquired

Kevin Durant, who won gold in the Paris 2024 basketball, has taken a stake in the city’s best-known football club Paris Saint-Germain

The club said in a statement that owners Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) had “signed an investment and strategic partnership agreement with Kevin Durant, one of the most decorated US basketball players of all time and a leading investor in sports and entertainment properties.”

It said Durant would acquire the stake “via his media and investment arm Boardroom”.

The club said QSI would cooperate with Boardroom “on a wide-series of commercial, investment, and content initiatives” including merchandise, media content US and international strategy and “potential Basketball/Multi-Sport expansion.”

“With Kevin, we look forward to developing ambitious initiatives that will drive the continued global growth of Paris Saint-Germain and QSI,” said Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Chairman of QSI.

Durant, 36, is a power forward with the Phoenix Suns. He won two NBA titles with the Golden State Warriors and has four Olympic gold medals, the last from the 2024 Paris Games.

He said in the PSG statement that PSG and Paris were “a Club and a city that is so close to my heart. This club has big plans ahead, and I can’t wait to be a part of the next phase of growth.”

France24.com

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AFC Completes 5th Coach Education Conference

The AFC has concluded its three-day Coach Education Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, it’s 5thedition, that covered a range of topics aimed at advancing coach education programmes across the confederation.

Titled ‘Shaping the Future of Coach Education’, AFC Technical Director Andy Roxburgh’s keynote address focussed on developing ‘Tomorrow’s Coaches’.

The second day led with a presentation on the membership requirements of the UEFA Coaching Convention, covering aspects such as organising national courses and increasing the percentage of female tutors in the MAs’ coach education landscape.

Debate covered the specific needs of MAs, and the importance of reality-based learning, different styles of leadership, and adapting to technological advancements.

A panel featuring Qatar Football Association (QFA)’s Fahad Abdullah Al Zarraa, Aspire Academy’s Maria Ruiz de Ona, AFC Grassroots and Youth Football Development Consultant Robin Russell, and Education 4 Peace Foundation Founder Mark Milton, highlighted the importance of prosocial responsibility in football.

Participants also received insights into tactical trends and standout individual performances from the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025, the Champions League Elite, and the Women’s Champions League.

The final day featured presentations by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation Technical Director Nasser Larguet, and the Football Association of Ireland Head of Coach Education Niall O’Regan, who shared insights into their coach education programmes.

“The AFC Coach Education Conference has not only enabled us to exchange ideas but also hear of success stories which undeniably motivate MAs in improving their existing programmes,” said Faye Chambers, Coach Education Instructor at Football Australia .

“Moreover, a lot of work is being done to empower more women coach educators through exclusive courses, and the impact can clearly be seen, as over the years, more and more women are taking up leadership roles in football, which is a clear indication of the progress being made on the Continent.”

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Somalia Set For Historic Beach Soccer Debut

Somalia Set For Historic Beach Soccer Debut

The Somali Football Federation (SFF) has launched training programs for beach soccer coaches and referees under its REACH Initiative, aimed at getting the ball rolling in all corners of the country which is now preparing for its first ever beach soccer tournament.

The minister for youth and sport, Mohamed Abdulkadir Ali, and Somali Football Federation president, Ali Abdi Mohamed, jointly inaugurated the start of the SFF’s first beach soccer development programme on June 18.

Sixteen coaches and 16 referees from the federation’s beach soccer department are benefiting from the 6-day training courses which are being conducted by Salim Jamal Muwonge (coaching instructor) and Bayige Ivan Kintu (refereeing instructor). Both are from Uganda.

“The launch of such training programs shows a historic moment in our country’s footballing sector particularly it is a significant development in the beach soccer department” minister Abdulkadir Ali, said. The minister pointed out that his government is committed to helping SFF in terms of infrastructure development. “The government is working on the establishment of a beach soccer facility.”

Somali Football Federation president, Ali Abdi Mohamed, said that the revival of futsal competitions after years of absence and the start of women’s football in the country were some of the greatest things his administration achieved after his election as president, two years ago.

“Again we stood to get beach soccer going in the country for the first time and the launch of the training programs today is our first step towards that,” said Abdi Mohamed.

Insideworldfootball.com

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