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ABL Unity Football Tournament: we are committed to operation “leave no one Behind”- Mrs Laniyi
Joel Ajayi
The initiator of Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi (ABL) Football Unity Tournament, Mrs Laniyi, has revealed that she is committed to operation “leave no one Behind” in the country, this will bring about more unity, peace and cohesion to all.
ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
She stated this at the ongoing maiden edition of ABL Unity through sportsmaship tourney in the Federal Capital Territory, where both able and physically challenged Nigerians are participating.
Over 1200 Nigerians with over 48 team are currently competing for the honour inside the the old parade ground stadium in the heart of the nation.
Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi’s different initiatives in the country has impacted and empowered many women, the girl child, youth, and the People leaving with disability are not left out.
Speaking on Thursday, during the game between Nigeria National Deaf team and Kickers FC of Abuja, she said Nigeria can be better together when there is inclusiveness, be it in politics, business and sports.
This game is a special one and it focus on person’s with disabilities, it’s operation left no one behind; whether it’s politics, business or sports, it’s about everybody together.
“What makes a nation stand is unity, so we should rise above tribe, religion and race. Nigeria is better together and that is the purpose of ABL Unity tournament.
“PLWD are people with so much capacity, they have strength to do everything an able person can do, they just need a channel and that is what ABL represents. We are committed to operation ‘leave no one behind’, that is why we started ABL tournament tagged Unity through sportsmaship.”
However, the tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 at the Main bowl of Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja, where winners will smile home with a lot of prizes.
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Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy
By Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.
“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.
He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.
Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.
Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.
“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.
“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.
The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.
In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.
Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.
The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.
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