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Do you know the man in the black T-shirt? He is the person that Nigerians always looked forward to seeing during Olympics, Commonwealth and All Africa Games opening ceremonies in the 1980s and early 1990s. He was Team Nigeria's captain at all those events and he usually carried our flag (I think he was the longest serving captain).

His name is Yusuf Ali and he was the African and Commonwealth long jump champion (I think he held the African and Commonwealth record).

He is currently the chairman of the Edo State Sports Council.

Edo Queens FC @EQFCofficial

Energy levels soaring! Yussuf Alli (OLY) arrives in Abidjan to lift the Queens’ spirits, injecting an extra dose of motivation and fueling the Queens' determination for the final showdown tomorrow!

Emem Essien is the highest goalscorer of the competition.

Godwin Obaseki (GGO) @GovernorObaseki

I congratulate our darling ladies for their superlative performance, emerging champions of the CAF Women’s League WAFU Zone B qualifiers. They gave a good account of themselves and have kept to their promise of making us proud.

Over the past eight years, we have committed to raising the bar in ensuring equal pay with their male counterparts to serve as motivation. They have proven that we didn’t make the wrong decision.

This is their first sub-continental championship and they have put up a good showing. It is indeed a sign of greater things to come.

I commend the team for their well-deserved victory. I urge them to continue with the brilliant form and proceed to replicate their impressive feat at the CAF Women’s Champions League.

Photo 1) Past champions of the Wafu Zone B qualifiers.

Photo 1) Teams that have qualified for the Champions League so far.

Photo 4) Today's results.

How teams qualify for the competition.

There are 6 African sub-confederations (West Africa has been divided into 2). Each sub-confederation will provide one club and the 6 clubs are usually joined by the host and the defending champions to create an 8 team Champions League competition. Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa are defending champions.

The 6 sub-confederations are:

1) Union of North African Football (UNAF)

2) West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone A

3) West African Football Union (WAFU) Zone B

4) Union des Fédérations de Football d'Afrique Centrale (UNIFFAC)

5) Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA)

6) Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA)

Road to qualification

Video: Edo Queens arrive the stadium.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AB0epHrJYYw?si=htNCQWfVbNwKou6D

Photos

Photo 1) Captain Suliat Abideen was the player of the match again.

Photo 2) Lineup

Highlights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RM72fsCtQ4

CAFWCLQ: Edo Queens Thrash Ainonvi FC To Win Title

August 23, 2024

Edo Queens defeated Benin Republic’s Ainonvi FC 3-0 in the final of WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake on Friday night.

The Nigerian champions also sealed a place in the CAF Women’s Champions League following the win.

Captain Suliat Abideeen gave Moses Aduku’s side the lead just before the break.

Enterprising forward Emem Essien doubled the Benin City club lead on the hour mark.

Elizabeth Ukandu scored an own goal 14 minutes from time to make the scoreline more emphatic for the Nigerian side.

Edo Queens entered the history as the second Nigerian club to win the competition after Bayelsa United claimed the title in 2022.

https://www.completesports.com/cafwclq-edo-queens-thrash-ainonvi-fc-to-win-title/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwFfFJW9NTw?si=cOHFC652XwDwUT_D

The road has been in a terrible state since the early 2000s. Successive federal administrations have promised to do something about it, but nothing has been done (it is a federal road).

The Ogun State Government applied to take over the road during the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. They said that they would partner with the Lagos State Government to fix it. Approval was eventually granted and work has now commenced.

Previous threads:

2019

FG Hands Over Lagos-ota-abeokuta And Other Roads To Lagos State And Ogun State.
https://www.nairaland.com/5406995/fg-hands-over-lagos-ota-abeokuta-other

Ogun, Lagos To Toll Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
https://www.nairaland.com/5409307/ogun-lagos-toll-lagos-abeokuta-expressway

2021

Abiodun Blames FG As Residents Tackle Gov Over Lagos-abeokuta Highway
https://www.nairaland.com/6651781/abiodun-blames-fg-residents-tackle

Ogun Yet To Take Possession Of Abeokuta-ota-lagos Expressway - Abiodun's Aide
https://www.nairaland.com/7992217/ogun-yet-take-possession-abeokuta-ota-lagos

2023

FG & OGSG To Jointly Finance Rehabilitation Of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway
https://www.nairaland.com/7824549/fg-ogsg-jointly-finance-rehabilitation

Umahi: Ogun Cleared To Fix, Toll Abeokuta-Ota Highway
https://www.nairaland.com/7879752/umahi-ogun-cleared-fix-toll


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2dziWC6L70?si=h8Vcqo3nEFFJ1pim

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jia4vPiSU80?si=_af9fBXcaogUzDDG


SF @sfojoemmanuela

Turning of Sod and Official Flag-Off of the Abeokuta/Ota/Lagos Highway

Sir/Ma,

His Excellency, Prince @DapoAbiodunCON, cordially invites you to the Turning of Sod and Official Flag-Off of the Abeokuta/Ota/Lagos Highway tomorrow, Friday, 23rd August 2024.

Venue: Opposite Muyad Filling Station, Itori

Time: 11:00 AM

Thank you.

Hon. Babatunde Olaotan, HBO
Special Adviser, Government House and General Services
For SSG

Governor @DapoAbiodunCON Flags Off Complete Overhaul of the 70KM Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta Road After Years of Neglect

Governor @DapoAbiodunCON has officially commenced the full reconstruction of the 70KM Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta Road, addressing a long-standing issue of neglect that has plagued this critical artery for decades.

The project aims to restore the road to world-class standards, ensuring smoother transportation, boosting economic activities, and improving the quality of life for residents along the corridor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7ZQ4jYO_kI?si=DRSsRRstiJ-0TrJx

Ogun State Government - OGSG @OGSG_Official

Governor @DapoAbiodunCON has officially commenced the full reconstruction of the 70KM Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta Road, addressing a long-standing issue of neglect that has plagued this critical artery for decades.

The project aims to restore the road to world-class standards, ensuring smoother transportation, boosting economic activities, and improving the quality of life for residents along the corridor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2elkfVmTuY?si=hGzAMK-7kaWfLzfL


Man of Letters. @Letter_to_Jack

🚨Governor @DapoAbiodunCON has flagged off the full reconstruction of the Abeokuta-Ifo-Sango-Abule Egba Highway.

Here is detailed information about the reconstruction project that you should know:

—The road spans a total length of 69.2 kilometers and has a dual carriage width of 10.5 meters. The road traverse five Local Government Areas in both Ogun and Lagos State: Abeokuta North LGA, Ewekoro LGA, Ifo LGA, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA in Ogun State, and Alimosho LGA in Lagos State.

—To expedite the reconstruction process, 5 construction units will be deployed at specific zones to work concurrently. Each of these units will assume responsibility for specific zones at the same time.

The zones are: OTA/IFO, PAPALANTO, EaaaWEKORO/ITORI, ABEOKUTA. Each of these Zones covers approximately 15 kilometers.

The 5th unit will be specially dedicated to palliative works, and ensuring smooth traffic flow during the project’s entire duration.

Project Duration: 18 Months. Construction began two weeks ago.

Project contractor: CRANEBURG Construction Company.

Importance of the Road: The Abeokuta- Otta- Abule Egba highway is the second busiest expressway in Southwest Nigeria and it is widely acclaimed to be the second busiest in Nigeria. The road was initially awarded in 2003, with many stop-gaps until they arrived at current state. However, the construction of the road was never fully completed to detail and specification.

The road serves as a critical artery for numerous industrial hubs, including the Lafarge Cement Factory, various markets and 3 of the most populated LGAs in Nigeria: Ifo, Ado-Odo, and Alimosho in Lagos State. It is also the major connecting road from the industrial area of Ado-Odo Otta and Agbara to Lagos and other parts of Nigeria.

The communities along this corridor are densely populated, and the road's strategic location has a significant impact on trade and economic activities in Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

Scope of Reconstruction: The reconstruction will include Site clearance, Earthworks, Drainage, Culverts, Sidewalks, Median barriers, Pavement and Surfacing, Road markings, Traffic signs, laybacks and Landscaping, among other features, to meet world-class standards.

When the road is completed, It will increase security along the ever-busy axis, provide employment for skilled and unskilled laborers, reduce vehicle maintenance costs and improve the general quality of life of residents in the area.

See you in 18 months. 🛰️

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBazyHwO0Oc?si=1pN1MigfS6tUovo_

Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON @DapoAbiodunCON

We have officially commenced the full reconstruction of the 70-kilometre Lagos-Sango Ota-Abeokuta Road, addressing a long-standing issue of neglect that has plagued this critical artery for decades.

Our project aims to restore the road to world-class standards, ensuring smoother transportation, boosting economic activity, and improving the quality of life for residents along the corridor.

#BuildingOurFutureTogether #ISEYA #DapoAbiodun #OgunState #InfrastructureDevelopment