Sports

Adegbenro rolls-out 3 points agenda for better Nigeria football

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3 years ago

September 10, 2022

Joel Ajayi

With less than 20 days to the forthcoming Nigeria Football Federation Election, the LaLiga’s Nigeria Media Director, Mr Ayodeji Adegbenro has unveiled a 3-point agenda for his bid to become the executive board member (South West) of the Federation in the 30th election.

Ondo-born football administrator, who want to represent South West in NFF Executive board member in a chat with The Gleamer Online News said, the agenda which include infusion of fresh ideas, bottom to top approach and conforming to global best practices, will take Nigeria football to better place.

Adegbenro, who joined the race to serve as a Board member NFF, submitted his form and said his desire is to see Nigeria football develop.

According to him, why am I running? You will agree with me that in the last few years, our football has been at its lowest level.

“That is why I want to be part of this coming Board, to bring an infusion of fresh ideas, a new way of doing things, there is a need to have global best practices and genuine restructuring from top to bottom in our football to take us to where we ought to be.”

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Basketball

CDS Highlights Youth Benefits of U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Championship

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1 hour ago

June 16, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day Basketball Championship officially tipped off at the Indoor Sports Hall, Package B, of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with a vibrant and colourful opening ceremony.

The event brought together all 16 participating teams in a lively parade before the organisers, marking the commencement of the annual youth basketball tournament.

In his opening remarks, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (OFR), emphasized that the primary objective of the championship is to strengthen civil-military relations and foster national unity.

He noted that the tournament, themed “Encouraging Grassroots Basketball Talents”, reflects the Armed Forces’ commitment to discovering and nurturing young talents across the country.

“This championship is aimed at building the capacity of our youths to contribute meaningfully to national development,” General Musa stated. “Our goal is to strengthen civil-military cooperation by positively engaging young people through healthy competition, while promoting mutual respect and understanding.”

The CDS added that beyond talent discovery, the championship is designed to promote national cohesion and unity through sports.

“This initiative serves as a platform to strengthen the bonds between the military and civilians. It also provides a non-kinetic approach to addressing future security challenges through the cooperation of good and patriotic citizens,” he explained.

General Musa further highlighted that the tournament fosters togetherness in the spirit of sportsmanship and offers the youths a legitimate means of livelihood.

“In preparation for this event, we have assembled an impressive lineup of talented players, coaches, and officials. The championship features 16 well-selected male and female teams from the North West geopolitical zone and the Federal Capital Territory,” he added.

The 2025 Democracy Day Basketball Championship commenced on Saturday, June 14, and is scheduled to run through Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

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