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FCT FA Mourns Late House of Reps Member, Hon Ekene Abubakar
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The Federal Capital Territory Football Association Chairman,Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed on behalf of the FCT FA Board, extends his deepest condolences to the immediate family, Government and People of Kaduna State,the National Assembly and the Sporting family over the passing of House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Sports Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams.
In a statement signed on Tuesday in Abuja by thebMedia Adviser to the FCT FA Boss, Uche Nwudoh Hillary stated that Alhaji Adam Mouktar mourns a shining star in Nigeria’s Sporting and Political firmament.
“This comes as a shock to me and the entire FCT FA. We are pained and saddened by this great loss”.
“Honourable Ekene, a gentle man,was a friend and partner in the development of Sports in Nigeria. We have come along way, right from when we met in Kaduna State years back”.
Most importantly, the FCT FA Chairman affirms that Honourable Ekene epitomises Nigeria in wholeness, as he believed in and defended Nigeria’s unity, advocated peace, growth and development and promoted peace across the Niger.
Alhaji Mouktar prays to God Almighty to grant repose to the gentle soul of this erudite sports and national personality.
Until his suddenly demise, Honourable Ekene was representing Chikun/Kajiru Federal Constituency of Kaduna State in the Federal House of Representatives.
He was also former General Manager of the Nigeria Premier Football League side, Remo Stars and Kada City.
Honourable Ekene Abubakar Adams passed on early Tuesday July 16, 2024 in an Abuja hospital.
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Super Eagles Can Secure Six Points Against Benin Republic and Rwanda – Barrister Alli
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Barrister Rotimi Alli, Chairman of the Ibadan Football Council, has expressed confidence in the Super Eagles’ ability to secure the maximum six points in their upcoming AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda.
Speaking at the September edition of the Ex-University of Ibadan Footballers Association virtual interactive session, “Guest of the Month,” Barrister Alli, popularly known as Libero, emphasized that the team’s success depends on the players’ determination and willpower.
“It’s not about the coaches; it’s all about the boys,” he stated. “With only two or three days of preparation, there’s little the coaches can do. It’s the players’ mindset that will determine the outcome. They must decide among themselves that they want to win.”
Barrister Alli believes that the caliber of players in the Super Eagles squad is more than capable of achieving success. “Considering the quality of players we have, there’s nothing stopping us from qualifying for the Nations Cup and the World Cup,” he added.
The Super Eagles will face Benin Republic and Rwanda in crucial AFCON qualifiers this weekend, and Barrister Alli’s optimism is a testament to the team’s potential. With the right mindset and determination, the Super Eagles can secure the maximum points and take a significant step towards qualifying for the major tournaments.
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