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Akanni commends Dare, Sports ministry over Abuja Stadium VIP team shelter
Chief Executive Officer of Match International, Waidi Akanni has commended the sports ministry for doing everything to give the Abuja stadium the very best of facilities.
Akanni spoke while handing over a new customized portable VIP team shelter (FIFA design and approved) for the Abuja stadium to the sports ministry.
Akanni particularly gave kudos to sports minister Sunday Dare who he noted has shown a strong desire to turn around sports facilities in the country.
The ex international said other sports stadiums in the country also need to upgrade and boast of a modern VIP shelter.
“I want to use this to commend the ministry and the Honorable Minister Sunday Dare in particular for the vision to have the best VIP seats for MKO stadium Abuja . And hopefully this should be replicated in all our stadiums in the country to enable them meet to FIFA standards.
The new facility at the Abuja National Stadium is a customized portable VIP team shelter that is FIFA certified.
It has Ergonomic seat in Nigeria’s green and white color with a Head rest,Back rest and fully padded with fire – resistant Polyurethane foam with double density. It also has a
Polyurethane armrest with integrated cup-holder. Other features include Galvanized Steel , Aluminum foot rest surface with high capacity hard – Nylon pivoting wheels on both sides. The VIP shelter has a Total height of 225 cm, total depth 180 cm and total 54 seats for players , Refrees and team officials . And it’s totally dismountable .
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Cricket: Nigeria To Host ICC U19 Men’s World Cup Qualifier
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria Cricket Federation , NCF, says it is ready to host five other nations for the International Cricket Council ,ICC, Under 19 Men’s World Cup African Qualifier.
The tournament is billed for Lagos, with the matches to be held at the cricket ovals in Tafawa Balewa Square ,TBS, and the University of Lagos ,UniLag, from March 26 to April 6.
Uyi Akpata, President of the Federation, said in a statement on Sunday, that the tournament is about celebrating the growth of the game on the continent.
“Nigeria is thrilled to welcome these talented young cricketers and their supporters to Lagos.
“Our nation is known for its warm hospitality and fascinating cricketing potential, and we are committed to making this qualifier a memorable experience for all.
“This tournament is not just about competition; it’s about celebrating the growth of cricket in Africa and inspiring the next generation of players”, Akpata noted.
However, Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Tanzania and Sierra Leone will join Nigeria to jostle for the continent’s sole ticket to the 2026 ICC Under 19 Men’s World Cup.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be hoping to secure the ticket, having achieved same feat in 2019 and competing at the World Cup in South Africa 2020
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