Sports
Sports minister vows to resuscitate all sporting facilities across the country
The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has vowed to explore all necessary avenues to ensure the resuscitation of sporting facilities across the country.
The Minister gave the assurance in Abuja when he received the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi and her team.
A statement by the Director Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga quoted the minister to have indicated that the plan resuscitation of the facilities is aimed at providing the nation’s athletes with an enabling environment to compete favourably with their counterparts globally
He stated that sports development is one of the cardinal priorities of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Administration and thus, no stone would be left unturned in the realization of the objective
Senator Enoh explained that
this is one of the reasons why he has accepted to operate from the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, being a very definitive National Monument, the best multi-purpose Stadium Complex in Africa and has all the necessary facilities which can stand alongside international Stadia in contemporary age
He pointed out that one of his earnest desire is to see sports develop right from the grassroots, that is, the primary, secondary, even to the University environment with a view to having best representations for all games that the country is participating in.
The Minister expressed his appreciation to the Vice Chancellor, the Management Team as well as the University of Calabar Alumni in particular, for felicitating with him on his appointment, assuring that he will not fail in lifting the name of the Alma Mater high, through the diligent discharge of his mandate in line with the policy thrust of the present administration
Speaking earlier, the Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Obi said she was in the Ministry to felicitate with one of their own on his appointment as the Honourable Minister of Sports Development
She thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding him worthy of such a challenging appointment, adding that the University of Calabar and Cross Riverians are proud of him and solidly behind him, as such will continue to support him, not only to transform sports as a viable sector of the economy but to also ensure that Nigeria joins the Committee of sporting nations.
The Vice Chancellor who was accompanied on the visit by the Registrar, Ambassador Gabriel Egbe; Director, Academic Planning, Prof Omoogun and Alumni Relations Officer, Sir Dorn Cklaimz Enamhe also presented a Card of Felicitation to the Honourable Minister.
***Urges Super Eagles To Go For Gold
By Friday Idachaba Lokoja
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their Wednesday night triumph over Bafana Bafana of South Africa and qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ododo who gave the applaud in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja commended the Super Eagles for their display of resilience and the “Can-do Spirit” of Nigerians.
He said that the Eagles in the thrilling semi final encounter held their nerves throughout the game and the emotionally charged penalty shootout won by the Super Eagles 4:2.
The Governor noted that the build up to the game demonstrated the undiluted passion by which Nigerians are known to rally in defence of their country in difficult times.
Ododo equally urged all Nigerians to continue to support the Super Eagles to soar in their quest to bring home the coveted continental trophy.
“This win by the Super Eagles proves that Nigeria has what it takes to bounce back from its temporary setbacks as a nation.
“We are inspired as a country and we must all support the Super Eagles to bring home the trophy as they go against the Ivory Coast in the Final this weekend”, Governor Ododo said.
The Governor also urged all Nigerians to pray fervently for the Super Eagles to clinch the Nations Cup adding that the team needed the support of all Nigerians to bring home the trophy. (Ends)
The Nigerian National Team, Super Eagles has defeated South African Bafana Bafana on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast to advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations
Kelechi Ihenacho scored the winning penalty for Super Eagles as Nigeria displaced the South African team from the final of Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria opened the scoring in the 67th minute through a penalty after Osimhen made his mark.
South Africa star player Mokoena equalised in the 90th minute sending the game to extra time, the extra time ended in a stalemate, and the game advanced to penalties.
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, saved two penalties, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send the Eagles to the final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated Angola in the quart final duel with Angola to advance to semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Lookman’s first half goal
Moses Simon’s perceptive pass gave Lookman the rear chance to score his third goal of the knockout stage
With the victory over Angola the Super Eagles have been tipped to be the new tournament favourites however their opponents with confident had created occasional scare.
This is the first time Nigeria have won four consecutive matches at a single Afcon edition without conceding a goal.
Having scored two goals against Cameroon in the last 16 as his first ever Afcon goals, Lookman has become the fourth Nigerian to score at least three goals in the knockout rounds of a single Afcon tournament, after Odion Ighalo in 2019 (4), Jay-Jay Okocha in 2004 (3) and Rashidi Yekini in 1994 (3).
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