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CAF Chieftain A.U Mustapha Congratulates Pinnick on OFR Award
Chairman of Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Abdulhakeem Uthman Mustapha has sent congratulatory message to former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president, Amaju Pinnick following his conferment as Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (OFR).
The National award was issued to Outstanding Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
A.U Mustapha commended Pinnick’s latest honour, saying it is a clear testament of his immeasurable contributions in the various positions he held at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Confederations of Africa Football (CAF) and the international level at FIFA.
He described Amaju as one of Africa’s most influential football administrators whose tenure as the president of the NFF, brought enhanced visibility and prestige for Nigeria in the international community.
“Your conferment as an Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) by former President Muhammadu Buhari was received with great excitement and it gives me immense pleasure to congratulate you.
“Having regard to your unquantifiable experience, passion for service, intellectual depth and sense of patriotism, there is no question that it is an award that is very well-deserved”.
” My long association with you leaves me in no doubt that you have rightly earned this honour with other meritorious awards in the course of your commitment to our nation and I pray that the Almighty God will grant you many more years of useful service to the nation, Congratulations once again”.
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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