…as Abuja International Marathon holds Saturday
Ben Peters, Abuja
Thirty two foreign athletes are coming into Abuja, Federal Capital Territory for the first Abuja International Marathon.
The foreign athletes are mainly from Bahrain, Ethiopia, Ugandan , United State of America and Kenyan.
Also, one hundred and twenty National Athletes will battled their foreign counterpart for the 110,000 dollar at stake.
Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, Olukayode Thomas said the 42.195 kilometers race will kick start at 6am from the city gate, Abuja.
Meanwhile, Abuja city gate, down to the final point àt Eagle square is wearing a new look as commercial activities is at it peak.
Foreigners who are in Abuja for the first time are exploring the opportunity to visit some important sites within the Federal Capital Territory.
The winner of the first edition of Abuja International Marathon race will take home 110,000 dollars.
While, the second and third position will take home 50,000 and 25,000 Dollars.