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Ogun state governor Ibikunle Amosun was shocked to read the disturbing news that the state athletes and officials were thrown out of their hotel rooms and seen loitering the streets of Abuja because the bus mearnt to convey the contingent back to Abeokuta developed serious fault and was withdrawn on Saturday. Reacting through a very close confidant, the governor regrets this  unfortunate incident, stressing that his government values every egba youth that is meaningfully contributing his/her quota to  promoting and uplifting the image of the state. "Governor Amosun is a man who rewards excellence and has been in contact with team Ogun from the first day of the festival to the very last day.  He is shocked at this development, describing it as the handiwork of his political detractors.  Let me state here, that we are aware of various clandestine moves employed by the opposition to frustrate the good work of his excellency.  We are not going to allow this disturb or dis

.... Athletes and officials seen loitering the streets of Abuja It was sorrow,  tears and blood. Men and women mourning their ordeal after another major scandal broke out in 'Team Ogun' camp, one day after the 19th National sports festival ended in the federal capital territory, Abuja. Are you in the FCT and you really want to catch a glimpse of frustration and dejection? Then look no further than the camp of team Ogun. They came like paupers and will return like beggers. They struggled to feed all through their 11 days stay in Abuja. The rickety team bus that brought them to Abuja has since packed up after a near fatal accident, yet the athletes gave their all to bring pride and honour to a state they love so passionately. On Monday morning they woke up to yet another shocker as officials at the hostel where the team was camped, ejected them from the facility without a formal warning.    With bags on their heads, they have littered the streets of Abuja begging fo

The defending champion of the Rugby President Cup, Barewa Rugby Club of Kano will on Saturday play the final of the 2018 edition of the championship against old rival, Cowrie Rugby Club of Lagos. Still smarthing from their loss against the Kaduna based club who defeated them 8 pointa to 7 in last edition final played at the Old Parade Grounds in Abuja, Cowrie will hope to avenge the loss when they meet again on Saturday at the main bowl of the National Stadium, Lagos by 2pm . Speaking ahead of the grudge game, Cowrie RFC Team Manager,  Dele Coker is confident that his team has what it takes to defeat Barewa. According to him, with the numbers of talented players in their fold which has seen the team winning the Lagos league for the past 7 years, they are sure of win come Saturday. ''Very few squads in the country can boast of talents Cowrie has and against Racing and Police in the Lagos League, they showed excellent composure and a clinical edge and I expect them to