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Don’t Hide Your Children’s Talent, Sports Minister Urges Parents

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5 years ago

March 9, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

Minister of Sports of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare urged the parents in the country not to hide the sports talent of their wards but rather encourage them to develop it.

He gave this advice on Wednesday in Abuja at the third edition of Paris Africana Int’l School’s Sports Fiesta held at Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment in Abuja the event that witness a whole lot of sporting excellence.

Sports minister who was represented by his Media Aide, Kola Daniel reiterated that the ministry will not stop working round the clock to ensure Nigeria returns to the era it produced international athletes for the country from a robust school sports system.

“Power of sports cannot be undermine, sport is essential to every child that why I am using this occasion to call on parent not to hide the talent of their children but they should rather encourage their children talent for the purpose of growth and development.

“Sports stars like Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Babayaro and so on were unearthed through a functional school sports system and my principal, Hon. Sunday Dare is committed to returning our schools to its invaluable place in sports stars development”.

The Annual Inter-house Sports was graced by Ex-Super Eagles President, Nigerian Players’ Union, Tijanni Babangida, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, Emmanuel Babayaro, and NFF Technical Officer, Garba Lawal were at the ground to light up the torch and provide mentorship for the young and aspiring sports starlets of the institution.

In his remark, Emmanuel Babayaro said “I was thrilled with the atmosphere as soon as I got in. I love the investment Paris Africana international School has made in sports and this will be the beginning of greatness for the talents in the school. We will always provide mentorship and support to this kids, so they grow to be better than we were”.

In his opening addressed the Director of the School, Engr. Gbenga Nowoola expressed delight and pledged that the school will keep providing a platform for the students to sharpen their skills until they get to professional level.

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Agada Shines with Brace as Orijent Beat Karlovac 2-0

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4 hours ago

October 24, 2026

The Gleamer

Nigerian forward Charles Adah Agada scored twice as HNK Orijent secured a 2-0 away victory over Karlovac 1919 in the Croatian SuperSport Prva NL on Saturday.

Orijent produced an impressive performance at the Branko Čavlović-Čavlek Stadium in Karlovac to claim all three points in the league encounter.

Agada, a former Mavlon FC of Lagos attacker, was the standout performer, finding the net twice to help the visitors overcome their hosts and strengthen their position in the league campaign.
Orijent went into the half-time break with a 1-0 advantage before extending their lead in the second half.

The Nigerian striker completed his brace with the goal that made it 2-0 in the 57th minute.
Karlovac were unable to find a response as Orijent held on to their advantage to secure victory away from home.

The result represents an important boost for Orijent, who will look to build on the performance in their subsequent league fixtures.

For Agada, the brace underlines his value to the team as Orijent continue their campaign in Croatia’s second-tier football competition.

He has built an important role on loan at the club and has successfully established himself as a regular fixture in their lineup, appearing in all 8 league matches so far this season.

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