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Coaches, Players Talks Tough Ahead Goddosky FC VS WACO FA: Friday’s Game

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March 11, 2020

Joel Ajayi

With just three days to the Game between the Nationwide League One (NLO) side Goddosky FC, of Ezinifite iin Nnewi, Anambra state and the champions of the FCT FA league WACO Football Academy Coaches and players of the two clubs are talking tough ahead of the titanic friendly clash.

The epic friendly which set to be organised by Pretty Sports Media (PSM) is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2020, at the FCT Area 3 Playing Ground in Abuja.

Head coach of Goddosky FC, Nduka Edmund while speaking in a press briefing to herald the game in Abuja on Tuesday, Edmund stated that his led technical crew are doing everything humanly possible without breaking the rules to win the most anticipated encounter.

“The game is not just a normal friendly match, it wants to use the games to access and expose our team ahead of the start of the nationwide leagues one season coming up soon,” he said.

“So we will be at our best when we play against the FCT league champions because we know that they are a very good side as our team,” he said.

In the same vein, Waco FA coach, John Wakili said that the Abuja based is ready to take the bulls by the horn.

“We have to be responsible and win this match, we are ready technically and physically, but we have to be focused from the very first minute, the match will serve as a game to prepare the team for the task ahead”.

“We have a passion to continue our positive results. We believe in ourselves and we have to play positively”.

On his parts, the Captain of Goddosky FC, Eze Chibuzo, said the team is fully motivated by the club’s chairman Chief Eloka Agbasimelo, AKA (Oga ndi Oga) to carry the day.

“We the players have been motivated by our chairman Chief Agbasimelo, and we want to appreciate his kind gesture to the team and make our families happy by winning the game”

Similarly, WACO FA captain, Enoch Tanimu noted that the team will consolidate on their impressive run and get one over Goddosky FC.

“We players want to continue on the impressive performance we had during the season, we know what is at stake. Because we will be playing in front of our home fans by God grace we will emerge winners”.

Meanwhile, Coach Abimbola Samuel, who represented the FCT FA chairman, Adam Mouktar Mohammed , said all facilities and medical equipment needed to ensure a successful event have been put in place.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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1 week ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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