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Oliola of Anegbette Clan received Beach Soccer Nigeria Family in Anegbette Community of Edo State.
The Oliola of Anegbette and Clan Head of South Uneme in Etsako Central Local Government of Edo State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Godfrey Y. Momodu (JP) welcomed the delegation of Nigeria Beach Soccer Association members who paid him a courtesy visit in his palace led by the African Beach Soccer Union (ABSU), President Mr Mahmud Hadejia.
The Nigeria Beach Soccer delegates arrived Anegbette community from Abuja to support and witness the 2022 Edo State Beach Soccer competition hosted by Chief Francis Osigbemhe Awoefe CEO/MD Habitel Care Foundation.
Receiving the delegation at his palace, His Royal Highness Alh. Godfrey Y.Momodu (JP) Ugbodaga spoke extensively about the existence of Anegbette clan to his guests on how he has been overseeing the affairs of his people for the past 41 years till date.
“Let me tell you that Anegbette clan is a peaceful and safe place where you can live and go about doing your business. Our people back in the days are blacksmiths and goldsmiths which were very viable in terms of commercial value, due to the fact that Anegbette had a ship bath in which the British came to buy the finished products of our blacksmiths such as irons, swords, bows and arrows used for slave trading. We are also blessed with plenty land we use for agriculture”.
Speaking about the visit and how the ongoing Beach soccer tournament has brought life to his people and it’s environs, the Otsosu Onaguma could not hide his joy as he was full of praise to Chief Francis Awoefe. “I want to sincerely appreciate our son, Chief Francis Osigbemhe Awoefe the Eche of Orogun Kingdom for his massive contributions to our people, he is a blessing to everyone. I had to call him to make sure that the Beach Soccer Tournament holds this year because it is an event that our people take with pride and use as a festival during this festive season, I can but only pray that God will continue to bless him for Us”.
Responding on behalf of the Nigeria Beach Soccer delegation, the African Beach Soccer Union President Mr Mahmud Hadejia thanked His Royal Highness for the warm reception towards them and he assured that with what his team has seen on ground, Anegbette has the capacity of hosting a phase for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League in not too distant future which will be entering the third season next year.
Hadejia who doubles as the National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) therefore on behalf of the Nigeria Beach Soccer Association (NBSA) presented a branded jersey of the NBSA to the Oliola of Anegbette Clan.
Photo: Oluwabusayo Olowookere (NBSL Media), Chief Francis Osigbemhe Awoefe (CEO Habitel Care Foundation, Mahmud Hadejia (President ABSU), His Royal Highness GYM (Oliola of Anegbette Clan), Coach Abdullahi Isa (Technical Director NBSL), Ibrahim Tanko (NBSL IT)
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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