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Ahmed Fresh, Sympathizes With Niger State Commissioner for sports over mother’s death

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February 24, 2020

Chairman of Niger state football association, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh), has expressed deep grief over the demise of Niger state commissioner for youth and sports development Mother passed away few days ago.

Fresh, who sends his condolence messages to Mr Emmanuel Umar, through the special adviser on media publicity Mr Olaoluwa Aro says” I received this horrendous news with deep shock, because I understood how closed they were before her departure from earth.

” I became sombre while walking in soliloquy, in my abode where the aghast news got to me” fresh said

The nigeria football federation technical and development committee chairman, encourage Honourable commissioner and his family in prayers – to have huge heart bearing the great loss of his beloved mother.

” Niger state football association solemnly regret the passing to glory of your beloved mother. We are oblivious of the fact that, a mother is one of the shoulders that stabilizes the fecundity of her children; we urge you to be mentally strong this period, as we wish the deceased Aljanah Firdaos ” he sombred.

The honourable commissioner for youth and sports development Mr Emmanuel Umar, couldn’t make it to this year’s governors cup finals in Kontagora, Niger state due to shocking exit of his irreplaceable mother but however, breezed into the city 2
hours before the commencement of this year’s finals.

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Riyadh 2025: Nigeria’s Boxing Contingent Departs for Saudi Arabia

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November 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Team Nigeria’s boxing contingent has officially departs the shores of the country for Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 6th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games, taking place from November 7 to 21, 2025.

The team forms a vital part of Nigeria’s contingent at the multi-sport event, which gathers athletes from across over 55 nations globally. Nigeria’s participation reflects the nation’s commitment to expanding its global sporting profile and using sport as a tool for unity, national pride, and youth development.

Chief de Mission, Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, described the Riyadh Games as a “crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategic sports development plan,” emphasizing that the event serves as both a test of preparation and a pathway toward greater international success, including at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

He reaffirmed the NSC’s commitment to ensuring that Nigerian athletes receive the necessary support to excel on global platforms.

“This is more than just another international competition; it is a vital stepping-stone for our athletes toward Olympian ambitions,” Hon. Bukola Olopade said ahead of the team’s departure.

“Our team is prepared, focused, and hungry for success. We carry the hopes of the nation with us to Riyadh,” Hon. Olopade added.
Nigeria has maintained a strong presence at the Games since the inaugural edition in 2005. Over the years, the country’s athletes have recorded success across various sporting categories.

The contingent is led by experienced coaches and supported by technical staff dedicated to achieving peak performance levels.

As the competition gets set to begin in Riyadh, all eyes will be on the Nigerian contingent to deliver a performance that reinforces the country’s reputation as one of Africa’s leading sporting nations.

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