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Club owners` President urges Super Eagles to defeat Ghana
Chidi Okonkwo, President, Nigeria National League (NNL) club owners, has charged the Super Eagles to ensure victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in their Qatar 2022 world cup qualifier doubleheader.
Reports that the first leg of the match is slated to take place in Kumasi, Ghana on ( Friday) March 25, while the return leg takes place at the Moshood Abiola national stadium, Abuja, Four days intervals from the first leg on March 29. (Tuesday)
“There is nothing like a home advantage in the World Cup qualifying between Ghana and Nigeria as both teams are likely to outclass each other, “he said.
He said that the match is not about home advantage but about good preparation, adding that the better team will carry the day.
Okonkwo advised the Super Eagles not to relax” if they can defeat Ghana in Kumasi, Ghana can also come to Nigeria and win the game too.
“It’s a game of adequate planning and preparation,” he said.
The president said that the home-based players must always convince the coach before they can be invited to the Super Eagles.
“They need to first have a standard, they need to have a better standard than the players coming from the European leagues, “he said.
“I am a preacher of the inclusion of local players in the Super Eagles team, but they need to first have a standard,“he said.
He advised that sentiments must be put aside when it comes to building a formidable football team.
Okonkwo said that if Nigeria secures the ticket, the coaching crew may look into the possibility of bringing local players into the team for the World Cup proper.
“The time for this game is short and it is a game of pressure and we are playing against Ghana and they need the very best of legs to win the match,” he said
NAN
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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