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International Agent Advice NFF To Appoint City FC Boss As Chief Scout

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3 years ago

April 14, 2022

An international player’s intermediary and Agent, Emeka Chukwuma has advised the Nigeria Football Federation to appoint Chairman of City FC of Abuja Chidi Emmanuel Okonkwo as the Chief Scout of the senior national team, Super Eagles

Chukwuma who spoke to journalists in Abuja said with the pedigree of the City FC Boss and his achievements in the game of football, he possesses all it takes to identify the high-quality players that the various national teams including Super Eagles need to perform to the optimal.

Quoting his words, the Canadian based agent said “Chidi Okonkwo has scouted so many top players who are plying their trades in top leagues in Africa and beyond”

“He scouted Anayo Iwuala, who was later transferred from Delta Force to Enyimba and now playing in Esperance of Tunisia. He also discovered the likes of Kazie Enyinnaya who plays for Rivers United, also Fabian Nworie, Rivers United, Ozor Phillips plays for Enyimba International, same with Nduka Pascal, and Oluwatosin Adegbite not forgetting Sochima Ndukauba who man’s the goal for Rivers United”.

He said that one cannot rule out the qualities of the young players in his present team City FC such as Emmanuel Ihezuo who is currently Nigeria National League top scorer with 9 goals and petit size midfielder Chima Deruo”

He said that Hon. Chidi is a seasoned football administrator with a wealth of experience in the industry both locally and internationally and has eyes for good talent.

The Chairman of NNL club owners was the Former Chairman, Ghanaians first division club, Horebian Football Club, Sporting Director, Berekum Chelsea of Ghana, Chairman, Swaziland Premier League club, Black Swallow FC, Chairman/ CEO of NLO club side, Vemard Africa Football Club of Enugu, Former Chairman/CEO of Delta Force Football Club and Currently Chairman of City Fc of Abuja.

Chukwuma said with the achievements of the football administrator, and the successes in every Club he has managed, that Nigeria will benefit from his wealth of experience and professionalism.

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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident

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4 hours ago

June 2, 2025

The Gleamer

The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.

In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.

“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”

The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.

Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.

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