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DG NSC Bukola Olopade celebrates Kunle Soname as he clocks 59
Director General of the National Sports Commission, NSC, Bukola Olopade, has sent his congratulations to Nigeria’s foremost Sports Investor and Business Man Kunle Soname, as he celebrates his Birthday.
The Philanthropist and entrepreneur who owns Nigeria Professional league club Remo stars, marks his 59th birthday today, as the sporting family in Nigeria and beyond stands still to honour his unwavering success.
The DG said ” I want to wish my brother and friend, Kunle Soname, a very fruitful and happy birthday as he adds another year today “.
” Soname is one of Nigeria’s leading entrepreneurs and Sports investors who has continued to invest massively in the growth of Nigerian Sports in various capacities. His type is very rare to find because of all the things he does to promote, develop and sponsor the sports ecosystem in Nigeria”.
” Soname is a major contributor to the Sports Economy of the country and I am delighted to say he is a rare gift to the country’s sports family, and we are proud to associate with him and all that he is doing”.
” Once again I want to wish you all the best in your family, business, and personal endeavors and I pray for more fruitful and healthy years ahead”, he added.
Kunle Soname is unarguably one of Africa’s biggest Sports investors owing and managing different chains of Sports investments.
From owning Nigeria’s Top League side Remo stars, Nigeria Women Football league team Remo Stars Ladies, Nigeria second tier club Beyond Limits to also having a football club in Portugal,amongst other investments, the billionaire Sports Mogul has continued to expand his business empire beyond ordinary possibilities.
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Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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