Sports
FG will give support to private investors in sports, says Enoh
The Federal Government has assured that it Will continue to support private investment in sports as private investors play a crucial role in the growth and sustainability of the sector.
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh made the disclosure at Weekend in Ikenne, Ogun State, when he visited the Headquarters of Remo Stars Football Club.
Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement quoted the Minister to have indicated that government alone cannot carry the weight of sports development adding that more private investors like Remo Stars Football Club are needed to drive the sector, in line with contemporary global realities.
“I am impressed by the commitment of Honourable
“Kunle Soname and his team, and I assure you that the Ministry of Sports Development will actively encourage and support private investment in sports across the nation” the Minister said.
While expressing his admiration for the impressive infrastructure and facilities at Remo Stars, Senator Owan Enoh noted that the club’s dedication to providing a world-class environment for its players and staff is quite commendable.
He applauded Honourable Kunle Soname and the entire management team for their commitment to the development of football in Nigeria, adding that Remo Stars is a shining example of a privately-owned sports entity that is making significant strides in elevating the standards of football in the nation.
He therefore called on private sector investors to continue to join hands and collaborate with the Federal Government in its avowed determination to develop the Sports Sector not only as a mere recreation but as a business.
In his response, honourable Kunle Soname expressed gratitude for the Minister’s visit and reiterated the club’s commitment to contributing to the overall development of sports in Nigeria.
He stated that the Club’s facilities are open to both Junior and National Teams for camping of players anytime the football federation feels that the Club can be of help.
Soname commended Senator Owan Enoh for being the first Minister of Sports in Nigeria to visit the Club’s facilities since it was launched.
***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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