Sports
How Pinnick Led Board Stops Us From Helping Future Eagles Of Nigeria-MeesPalace
The future is not looking good for the Future Eagles of Nigeria as the Amaju Pinnick led board is about destroying the existence of the national under 15 male football team.
Philanthropist and football aficionado, Emmanuel Adukwu stated that, he did everything since 2019 to assist the Future Eagles of Nigeria without any success.
The Meespalace football academy boss who hosted the first ever scouting mission for the Future Eagles in 2020 at various centers in Jos, Plateau state stated in clear terms that hosting and camping the Future Eagles is at no cost to the NFF.
“Yes sir! Twice a year I offered to camp the team during the holidays! This is documented and in writing too” Adukwu stated.
According to report, Adukwu also admitted offering to host the future Eagles, all-expenses camp exercise in 2021 and this year but on each occasion he was turned away.
“It became embroiled in too much tossing up and down from one department to the other, at some point I was asked to go through the Plateau state FA which we did,
It still did not see the light of day!”
Adukwu expressed disappointment over how he was being tossed around with so much disrespect.
Remo stars owner, Kunle Shoname was said to have also accepted to host the team however he suffered same fate.
“But there are some members of this current NFF Board. Who did their ultimate best to make this happen. Unfortunately they were too few in Number and ultimately it did not fly”. Said Adukwu
With less than three weeks to the start of the Africa Youth Games in Egypt, it is worrisome to see Amaju Pinnick and his co travellers refusing an offer that would have prepared the Future Eagles ahead of the games.
It is often said that once Amaju Pinnick ask you to go through your state FA, that is a clear sign the the NFF are not interested in your offer.
It is still strange to see an NFF that complains about being cash-strapped refusing a free opportunity that cost nothing.
Emmanuel Adukwu and Kunle Shoname offered their money, and facilities, to help the country and yet they were not appreciated.
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
-
Featured6 years agoLampard Names New Chelsea Manager
-
Featured5 years agoFG To Extends Lockdown In FCT, Lagos Ogun states For 7days
-
Featured6 years agoNYSC Dismisses Report Of DG’s Plan To Islamize Benue Orientation Camp
-
Featured5 years agoChildren Custody: Court Adjourns Mike Ezuruonye, Wife’s Case To April 7
-
Featured4 years agoTransfer Saga: How Mikel Obi Refused to compensate me After I Linked Him Worth $4m Deal In Kuwait SC – Okafor
-
Sports3 years ago
TINUBU LAMBAST DELE MOMODU
-
News5 months agoZulu to Super Eagles B team, President Tinubu is happy with you
-
Featured6 years ago
Board urges FG to establish one-stop rehabilitation centres in 6 geopolitical zones
