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I’m a big fan Of NPFL- Fanendo Adi

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5 years ago

May 27, 2020

…Optimistic of Eagles’ recall

Joel Ajayi

The striker of Super Eagles and Columbus Crew FC of Ohio in USA, Fanendo Adi, has revealed that he’s still a die-hard fan of Nigeria Professional Premier League (NPFL) adding that, Lobi Star FC Of Markurdi remains his favourite club.

Adi made this known on Wednesday in an interview with Rebranded NSM from his base in United States Of America.

According to him, I am a big football fan of Nigeria. I am a big football fan of NPFL. I follow the local league a little bit, especially Lobi Star, because I have watched them while playing many times when I was on holiday, and I equally watched them at the continental game.
I never got opportunity playing in Nigeria, because I left early, so to retire in Nigeria is something possible even, if it’s just a game, I will love to play in the Nigerian league, even if it’s one or two games, I want to see what it feels like, the environment, the travelling from one place to another, I don’t mind playing for a team, even if it’s just a week or a month, and retire, it’s part of the game.”

Speaking further, the Benue State-born Nigerian striker, Adi, equally said that he did not regret not making an appearance for the Super Eagles whenhe was invited, but optimistic to play for Nigeria again, if an opportunity comes his way.

“I am not disturbed about not being called upon, but I will continue to work hard, focus on the pitch while hoping to get a call up soon.

“I was with the squad in Egypt and it was painful not to being selected. I really can’t control that, but I will continue to give my best for my club and soon, hopefully, the Eagles handlers can spot me.

“I always wish the Super Eagles the best, it’s my country and I want them to do well”, he concluded.

In January 2011, Adi, then 20 years old, was invited for a trial by Ajax for the second time.

Adi was called up to Nigeria’s U23 team twice in 2011. He was also called up to the senior Nigeria squad to face Egypt in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in March 2016 but did not play.

Also, Adi on Wednesday announced donation of 2,000 bags of Rice worthy millions of naira to the Benue State Government as part of his contribution to cushion the effect of the Pandemic Covid-19 to the people of the state.

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NSC DG Bukola Olopade reaffirms the commitment of the Commission to Training and Retraining of Staff for Scientific Productivity

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4 hours ago

February 4, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Director General of the National Sports Commission Hon. Bukola Olopade, has stated the commitment of the leadership of the Commission to Training and Retraining of staff for scientific productivity of Nigerian Sports.

The DG stated this when he was a surprised guest at the meeting of the newly appointed Federation Secretaries with the Director of the Federation of Elite Athletes Department (FEAD), Olumide Bamiduro.

” One of the things that myself and the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, discovered was lacking in the Commission when we were appointed is training and restraining of staff. This is why we have challenged the various Directors to go to their various departments to start looking for quality brains that we can give both local and international training and restraining to”.

” The Sports ecosystem that we are in is very dynamic and this is why alot of training and retraining will happen this year to complement the productivity and efficiency of the Commission”.

The DG also charged the Federation Secretaries to be up and doing and align themselves with the vision and mandate of the Commission especially with the Renewed Hope Initiative for Nigeria Sports Economy ( RHINSE ) campaign.

” As Federation Secretaries that you all are , we are about to make history together in so many ways. For the Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko and myself, our determination is to ensure that you all are given the impetus to drive the federations as Independently as you can”.

” I also want to appeal to you all that the chief operating officers,COO, that we have introduced are not here to disturb you or usurp your job. They are here to support you and I have no doubt that the symbiotic relationship that you can establish with them will only galvanize the history making approach we all have for the Commission”.

The Director of Federation of Elite Athletes Development (FEAD) , Olumide Bamiduro however thanked the DG for the surprise visit , stating that his visit further re-echoes the ongoing reforms and the commitment of the current leadership of the Sports Commission to achieve the Sporting mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,GCFR.

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