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FCT FA Super 4 :We Will Bounce Back, Basic Maracana FC Coach Vows

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6 years ago

February 10, 2020

…As 10-man WACO FA Pips Abees FA 1-0

Joel Ajayi

The Coach of Basic Maracana Football club of FCT John Bosco has vowed not to allow the 2-1 defeat suffered in the hand of their counterparts Winco Foam FC affect their determination to win the ongoing FCT FA league Super four.

He stated this in Abuja on shortly after the first game of played inside the Area 3 pitch.

Reacting after the game, Coach Bosco, expressed ” We will bounce back, we have challenges in scoring opportunity. Our next game is WACO FC and by the grace of God we shall do well in our next game.”

Speaking also, was the Winco FC head coach Henry Ogunbor said : Our tactic work for us, though two of our players got little knock, we hope before the next game we shall get better, we expect victory in our next game.”

In the second of the Super Four, Ten-man WACO FA could not found the back of the net, until the 82nd minute when Waco talisman who doubles as the captain, Enock Tanimu after beating the offside trap received a pass from the midfield and skillfully outsmarted the Abees FA defense to curl in a low shot past Abees keeper.

The opponent protest that Tanimu goal was offside was rejected by tge match official. With not less than 10 minutes to the end of the well contested match, Abees weapon and artilleries to break WACO defense were well protected by the anti-coronavirus and water-tight defense.

Abees goalkeeper, James Audieblele put up a brilliant performance and was the reason his team stood toe-to-toe with WACO till the 82nd minute.

Meanwhile, six matches will be played with two games each on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to produce the 2019/20 FCT FA League eventual champions.

Today’s Results

Winco Foam FC 2-1 Basic Maracana

WACO FA 1-0 Abees FA

Wednesday Fixtures
WACO FA Vs Basic Maracana
Time: 10:00 am

Winco Foam FC Vs Abees FA
Time: 12 noon

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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