Sports
House Committe on Sports Commends CAF Decision of botched AFCON Qualifier against Libya
…Says verdict has protect dignity of African football
Joel Ajayi
Chairman House Committee on Sports Honourable Kabiru Amadu (Mai Palace) said that, the Confederation of African Football, CAF has protected the dignity of African football after awarding all three points to Nigeria in the botched AFCON Qualifier against LIBYA in Benghazi.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Media Team Chairman House Committee on Sports Hon. Kabiru Amadu (Mai palace) weekend in Abuja
CAF Disciplinary body has sanctioned the Libyan Football Federation by awarding all three points to the Super Eagles and sanctioned Libya USD 50,000.
CAF found the LFF in breach of multiple regulations, leading to a forfeit loss for Libya in the match against the Super Eagles originally scheduled for October 15 in Benghazi.
Honourable Ahmadu who represents Gusau/Tsafe Federal constituency of Zamfara in the House of Representative said CAF’s decision is definitely inline with the spirit of Fair play and must be commended.
” I think CAF has sent a big message to every country in Africa with their decision and I expect this to be the last time we will see such a disgraceful act from any Home Country”, he said.
Sports
Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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