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3 Days to Go: Athletes Receive Foreign Camping Allowance, in High Spirits as Opening Ceremony Nears
With just three days left until the highly anticipated 2024 Olympic Games kick off in Paris, France, the Nigerian contingent is in high spirits following its foreign training tour in Germany and Spain, as well as the timely disbursement of foreign camping allowances.
Senator John Owan Enoh, the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, stated that both domestic and foreign camping allowances have been disbursed to the athletes. “Ensuring our athletes are well-prepared and motivated is a top priority. We are committed to providing all necessary support to help them excel on the global stage,” he said. “Our athletes have shown incredible dedication and resilience, and we believe they are ready to make the nation proud.”
A total of 88 athletes will represent Nigeria in 12 different sports at the Olympic Games, which commence later this week. This timely financial support underscores the Ministry’s dedication to fostering an environment where Nigerian athletes can focus on their preparations and deliver outstanding performances in Paris. “The support from the Ministry has been phenomenal,” said one of the athletes. “Knowing that we have the backing of our nation gives us the confidence to push harder and aim higher.”
The contingent held its foreign training program in Saarbrucken, Germany, while the football team camped in Spain. The foreign training followed a period of domestic training camp, which prepared athletes for the games before the foreign camping to further prepare mentally, physically, and psychologically under conditions similar to those in Paris. “The training in Germany and Spain has been intense and very beneficial,” noted another athlete. “We are more than ready to compete and bring glory to Nigeria.”
The Honourable Minister concluded, “Our athletes have the full support of the nation. We believe in their abilities and are confident they will give their best at the Games. Let’s all rally behind Team Nigeria and cheer them on to victory.”
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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0
Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.
Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.
Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.
The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.
The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.
For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.
He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.
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