Sports
Foundation Join Forces With Para-Soccer Federation Of Nigeria To Empower Physically Challenge Persons
Joel Ajayi
In its bid to put smiles on the faces of the physically challenged person in the country, a foundation of young Nigerians, known as Gabify foundation, has put smiles on the faces of many physically challenged persons in the federal capital territory by donating soccer items to better their life.
To this end, non-profit organization, Gabify Foundation has joined forces with the Para-Soccer Federation of Nigeria to empower physically challenged people through sports.
Speaking at the exhibition match among the People Living With Disabilities PLWD played at the Handball pitch inside Package B of Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja which ended 5-2 in favour of Orange team, the Co-founder of Gabify Foundation Ifeanyi Ameobi, expressed that helping those with disability in their careers was the inspiration behind partnering with the federation.
“Encouraging those with disabilities to participate in sports was the major reason we partnered with the Federation. This is not the end, we are also looking at encouraging people with disability in other sports and it will be a continuous event.”
He however, advised the well-meaning Nigerians to always come to the need of the physically challenged people.
Also speaking, Gabify Foundation Co-founder Gabriel Okoloagu said the vision of the foundation to engage in sports and enjoy it.
According to him, I think with this exhibition Games, I am encouraged and pleased.
“Everyone can see the drive players have toward the para-soccer, I think this will encourage us to develop the sport the more.
“We are looking forward to develop not just para soccer but para sports in the country. We will go to the grassroots identify talents, develop them and market them abroad and make their life better through sports.”
“This kind of exhibition games will be from time to time this is just the first edition, we intend to incorporate the female team and we are going to do it other sport, we are just starting with para game, we are going to replicate it in all the para sport.”
In his remarks, the Vice-president of the Federation Coach Mansur Abdullahi, expressed gratitude for the kind gesture and urged other organizations to partner with the Para-Soccer Federation.
According to him, this indeed is encouraging and believe others will follow suit.
Sports
Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
Joel Ajayi
The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.
Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.
In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.
“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.
The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.
The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.
Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.
Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.
She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.
According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.
The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.
“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.
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