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The former Super Eagles captain, who is also the vice chairman of the Lagos Principal’s Cup committee, added that combining the two professions may aid in children's intellectual development.
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai has urged parents to support their children's interest in sports while they are still in school.
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09:30 - 29.10.2023
Former Super Eagles star, Peter Rufai pledges support for Ibeju Lekki Football League
Nothing less than 20 teams are expected to participate in the Ibeju-Lekki League in a home and away-format.
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12:04 - 26.08.2023
Former Super Eagles captain, Peter Rufai set to coach Nigeria
He amassed 65 appearances for Nigeria, serving as their first-choice goalkeeper at both the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cups.
The former Super Eagles captain, who is also the vice chairman of the Lagos Principal’s Cup committee, added that combining the two professions may aid in children's intellectual development.
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Combining education with sports will help build talents
The 1994 African Cup of Nations winner revealed that youths and children needs to combine education with sports which would help build the abundant talents in the country into international stars of the future.
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17:57 - 26.10.2023
Lagos State Principal Cup returns with banger as 500 Secondary schools battle for laurels
The competition is scheduled to begin throughout the state's six school districts next month.
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23:03 - 29.10.2023
NPFL: Sporting Lagos secure home win against Niger Tornadoes thanks to controversial offside call
The game between Sporting Lagos and Niger Tornadoes ended in controversy as the away side put up a fight in Lagos.
He said, “Parents should please encourage their children to engage in sports while in school.
“Some people think that sports can disturb a child’s academics, but that is not true. I am a Masters degree holder and also a successful goalkeeper. Mixing sports with education widened my knowledge in the art of goalkeeping.
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“I was able to get a better understanding of my positions and my reflexes, the timing of the range of shot, the distance and other attributes needed in goalkeeping because I studied hard.
“Sport in recent times is going scientific. Mixing sport with education helps to instill confidence and endurance on a child and gives room for him to be disciplined and focused to battle life challenges,” he said.
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18:27 - 27.10.2023
TCC: Broad City, Dino SC chase history on matchday 4 as holders Beyond Limits eye redemption
An average of over 3.6 goals were scored in the previous matchday, with Broad City, Dino SC, Real Sapphire, Sporting Lagos, and Gbagada FC some of the biggest winners.
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19:06 - 26.10.2023
TCC: Gbagada shines bright in TOTW with dominant performances
Gbagada FC's brilliant win against Valiant FC saw them dominate the TCC Team of the Week for matchday 3.
Lagos FA to produce 1000 goalkeepers from Principal’s Cup
Meanwhile, the chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Chairman, Fouad Oki, disclosed that the Principal Cup will produce over 1000 goalkeepers.
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“The Principal’s Cup will not only focus on outfield football players; goalkeepers will also be discovered. More talents need to be discovered to replace the older ones when they retire or lose form.
“We are creating a situation where outstanding talents at the Principal’s Cup will be given scholarships.We call on sponsors to join to make the competition successful.My dream is to see most of the children discovered in the Principal’s Cup play in any of the national teams in future,” he said.
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