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Nigeria’s Wonder Kid Emeka Chinonso Score 26 Goals in 17 Games

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6 years ago

March 4, 2020

Joel Ajayi

If there is one way to announce anyone at football globally, it is by going big. And that is exactly what 18-year-old Nigeria talented player of Water Football Club of Abuja Emeka Chinonso a.k.a “Goal Alert” did when he played 17 and score 26 goals with 15 assists for his Abuja Based Club.

Indeed, all the best players in the world today start somewhere and Chinonso’s qualities and skills would-be world-beaters very soon.

Without mincing the word, he can be described as the best young striker in Nigeria at the moment following his non-stop proficiency in front of the goal.

The Flying Eagles forward are currently being scouted by top European clubs especially in France and Belgium following his intimidating goal scoring records.

While speaking, Chinonso’s manager Mr. Nureni Makanjuola who has been contributing toward the development of football in Nigeria expressed that Chinonso has the ability, height, fast, with pace and skill that is very rare among the players in the world.

According to him, Chinonso can dribble, I have about 4 clubs abroad that want him on trial while some big offer is coming but I don’t want his future to jeopardize, I want the best for him. Most of the clubs talking to me are Champions League clubs.

“Chinonso was part of Nigeria Flying Eagles to the U-20 World Cup in Poland but due to injury, he was an unused substitute.

“However, at the 2019 African Games in Morocco, he scored 3 goals and scored the Goal that took Nigeria to Nigeria to Semi-final against Morocco in the quarter-final, he came on as a substitute in the 85th minute and scored the most important goal 4 minutes later (89th).”

While speaking the Superstar-in-the-making Chinonso in an interview with Journalists on Tuesday in Abuja said he is ready and very much fit to play for any club in the world.

“I want to thank God for this opportunity, currently, I am very much in shape, I am very, very much inform, I believe with God I can play anywhere in the world be Barcelona be real Madrid because I know I have the skill and I believe in God also that he will take me there.”

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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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