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AITEO Cup Final: Bayelsa United Qualification Excites Commissioner
By Akin Bolarinwa
Bayelsa state male and female football teams made history by booking the finals of the most prestigious club cup competition in Nigeria.
Bayelsa United booked their place in the final by out classing “noisy neighbours” Rivers United through Okardi Inikurogha goal in the 68 minutes.
You will recall that, Bayelsa Queens FC also defeated Rivers Angels 5-0 to be in the finals of the women’s AIETO Cup.
Bayelsa state commissioner for sports and youth development, Honourable Daniel Igali expressed his excitement at the success of both teams under his watch.
The astute administrator urges Bayelsa United and Bayelsa Queens to go for trophies in the finals.
“I want to congratulate the chairman and board of Bayelsa United Football Club; I want to specially recognize and appreciate the players who throughout this AITEO Cup campaign thus far has exhibited a mission statement and recorded a giant stride despite being in the lower league”.
Expressing his heartfelt joy, all the way from Tokyo where he is grooming Nigeria wrestlers ahead of prospective podium finish, Igali hails Governor Diri for investing heavily in sports development in Bayelsa state and the country in general.
“I want to thank the Governor of Bayelsa state, His excellency, Sir Douye Diri and his Deputy Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo for their supports and creating enabling environment for sports to thrive in the state”.
The AITEO Cup final match against Nasarawa United will take place on August 8, 2021 a Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, Edo state.
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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