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Africa To Witness Total Turnaround In Football Infrastructure Devt’ Soon- Pinnick
Joel Ajayi
The FIFA Council Member and the President of the Nigerian Football Federation Amaju Pinnick has revealed that, Africa will witness a total turnaround in football infrastructure development soon.
Nigeria football federation president two days ago led FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, CAF president, Patrice Motsepe, Secretary General of CAF, Véron Mosengo-Omba and Chelsea Ivorian football legend, Didier Drogba to visit Africa development bank chairman; Dr Akinwunmi Adeshina with the sole aim of massive infrastructural development in Africa.
According to Pinnick: “The Vision of Patrice Motsepe for the continent of Africa is very clear, He wants massive infrastructural development as a pivot for football economy in the Continent, he believes that Africa has abundant of Talents and that if African players wants to leave and play in Europe they should only play in the six or seven best clubs in Africa anything aside that, they should only play in Africa.
“To achieve this, Africa needs massive infrastructure development and since he came on as president, he has been working very closely with FIFA and so many organizations including African Development Bank to start up discussions in that regard.”
“The CAF President is extremely desirous of transforming the Continent not just as a football destination but a football economy with all the trappings of the ecosystem. He believes the Continent is blessed with special talents and now is the time to properly harness such talents through proper and strategic investments in football development.” Pininck assured
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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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