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Be Ready to win more trophy, FG Urges Victorious Golden Eaglets

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3 years ago

June 28, 2022

…As Coach Ugbade seek early camping for the team

Joel Ajayi

Federal government on Tuesday has urged the victorious golden Eaglet not to relent to ensure they win more trophies for themselves and the country.

Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare made this known On Tuesday in Abuja at the welcome Party organized to celebrate the young Lads who just won the 2022 U-17 WAFU tournament in Ghana.

He applauded their effort for winning the trophy.

According to him, don’t stop to keep the ball rolling, be humble, focused and ready to win more for yourself and our beloved country.

“Its a privilege to represent a country like Nigeria in international community. “

“Now, we can see that the emphasis on merit and competence has started to bear fruits. The U17 and U20 girls have qualified for their FIFA World Cup competitions with aplomb and the U17 and U20 boys have won regional tournaments in emphatic manner, with promises of what we can look forward to at their African championships next year.

“Our hard focus on grassroots development in all sports will continue. I congratulate the players and their coaches of the Golden Eaglets for winning so convincingly in Ghana and I want to charge you to remain focused for the continental championship in order to get the ticket to the World Cup. For you players, you must stay humble, hardworking and obedient to your coaches.”

Speaking also, was the Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary Dr Sanusi Mohammed who applauded the effort of the Hon. Minster for keeping the flag flying adding that, youths development is the bedrock of every nation.

On his own, the head coach Nduka Ugbade who on behalf of the team thanked all Nigerians whose support and encouragement propel the team to victory.

He, However urged FG, NFF to ensure the team camp early for the forthcoming African U-17 tournament in Algeria.

“I want to plead with Nigeria government and football federation to help us perfect early camping to enable us prepare well for Algeria that will help us to get the world cup ticket.”

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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14 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

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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