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Competition
Abuja, Jan. 4, 2017 (NAN) Niger Flickers Hockey team, on Wednesday, departed Abuja for Kenya ahead of the Africa Club competition slated for Jan. 7 to Jan. 15.
The 10-man contingent left with Ethiopian airline for the competition.
Muhammad Adamu, the Assistant Coach of Niger Flickers male hockey team, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the team was led by Chairman of the club, Sani Kutigi.
He said that the team consists of six players, two coaches and a medical doctor.
Adamu added that two more officials would join the team later.
NAN recalls that the team has promised to put up good performance to ensure victory at the 2017 Africa Club Champions competition.
It had one month camping in Abuja in preparation for the competition.
Four teams have been billed to participate in the competition.(NAN)
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Edited By Adeboye Ajayi/Hadiza Mohammed-Aliyu