Sports, Hockey, Nations Cup, Nigeria, Representative, Departure, Acclimatization, Flights, Competition, Sponsorship

PM News . 10 May 2000 . Pg 8

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The Nigerian hockey team, NIRAN ADES, departed Nigeria on Sunday to participate in the 6th African Nations Cup (Men) Hockey Championship in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The team's early departure was to ensure acclimatization ahead of the competition and to avoid flight scheduling issues. The Nigerian contingent consists of 16 players and 7 officials, led by the vice-president of the Nigeria Hockey Federation. Additionally, arrangements have been finalized for the maiden National Top 10 (Male) and Top 5 (Female) Benue State Hockey Championship in Makurdi. In other sports news, the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Barcelona FC and Valencia will take place tonight at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona.

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The Nigerian hockey team, NIRAN ADES, departed Nigeria on Sunday to participate in the 6th African Nations Cup (Men) Hockey Championship in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The team's early departure was to ensure acclimatization ahead of the competition and to avoid flight scheduling issues. The Nigerian contingent consists of 16 players and 7 officials, led by the vice-president of the Nigeria Hockey Federation. Additionally, arrangements have been finalized for the maiden National Top 10 (Male) and Top 5 (Female) Benue State Hockey Championship in Makurdi. In other sports news, the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final between Barcelona FC and Valencia will take place tonight at the Nou Camp stadium in Barcelona.