Sports
Amokachi, Ikpeba, Siasia, Musa, Other Top Dignitaries to Grace Shehu Dikko Novelty Match
A star-studded lineup of sports icons, ex-internationals and captains of industry are set to participate in the Shehu Dikko Novelty Match, scheduled for December 4, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
The match will feature renowned names in Nigerian football, including Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Garba Lawal, Ahmed Musa, Samson Siasia, Victor Agali, and Rabiu Ali.
According to the coordinator, Mr. Chidi Okonkwo, the event aims to celebrate the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, whose unparalleled passion for sports has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Organizers of the Shehu Dikko Novelty Match (SDNM) emphasized that the event goes beyond celebration, serving as a platform to raise awareness within the sports community about the new direction of Nigerian sports.
Dignitaries expected to grace the event include the NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, the NSC Director General, Honourable Bukola Olopade, and former Sporting Director of Enyimba International, Jude Anyadufu, amongst others.
The highly anticipated match will see Team Shehu Dikko face off against Team Nigeria, promising an exciting display of skills, as seen in times past and camaraderie while celebrating a figure who continues to champion sports development in Nigeria.
Sports
FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy
Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.
Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.
Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.
Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.
The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”
Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”
Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.
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