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2nd Edition Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture hold June 7th

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2nd Edition Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture hold June 7th

The second edition of Late Stephen Keshi Memorial Lecture will hold on the 7th of June and 21 Football Tournaments, National Association of Nigeria Professional Footballers, NANPF, has scheduled the Second Edition of both events to hold on the 7th of June and 22nd of August, 2019 respectively

The lecture and the Youth Tournament is put together as an annual event by the Nigeria Players body to immortalise and keep the memory and legacies of the late Footballer and Coach ,Stephen Keshi alive, whose contributions to the overall development of Football in African has been tremendously impactful.

The tournament according a release made available to our correspondent by the NANPF head of communications, Danladi Musa, will also serve as a veritable platform for recruitment of talented players, as the organisers have put in place plans to invite scouts and coaches within and outside Nigeria to scout exceptional players from the tournament.

“The Memorial Lecture will hold on the 7th of June, the same date late Keshi died in 2016 , while the finals of the tournament for both the Under 17 and 21, will take place on the 22nd of August 2019 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

“The Preliminaries for the under 17 and 21 tournaments will kick off from 15th to 21st of August 2019.

“The Union is already in talks with the Delta State Sports Commission to solicit the State’s support for the hoisting of a successful tournament,” the statement read.

Recall that coach Stephen Keshi died on 7 of June, 2016 few months after he lost his wife.

The lecture with themed: “Life After Football: What Does The Country Owe Our Ex-Internationals? As Professor Ken Anugweje. Professors Medicine and Director, University of Port Harcourt Sports Institute will be a Guest Lecturer.

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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