Sports
FCT FA Chairman tasks FCT Football team on NSF laurel.
Joel Ajayi
The FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has tasked the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football category at the 22nd National Sports festival taking place in Ogun. Mouktar,who was represented by Coach Patrick Bassey, head of the technical committee and a board member of the FA, said this while speaking to the team as they prepare to depart for Ogun state for the National Sports festival slated for May 16-30.
In a statement Signed on Thursday in Abuja by the
Head, FCT FA Media Uche Nwudoh Hillary stated: “The Chairman is excited that you qualified for the football category and has assured of his continued support for team FCT who have always done well at the festival over the years.
‘We thank you for all the work you put in,we see your commitment and it will never go unnoticed. As you travel, be good ambassadors of FCT and make us proud by winning gold as your hard work during the preparation will not go unrewarded.
The Chairman donated jerseys, balls, hose and officials wear for the team to encourage them and to know the FA is always ready to support them in anyway possible.
The captain of the team Aliyu Abubakar assured the FA that they will give it their all in Ogun when they compete.
‘We thank the FCT FA Chairman who has always supported and encouraged us,we will do our best like always and bring back gold for the FCT.
Team FCT,won the silver medal at the last festival hosted by Delta state in 2022.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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