Sports
Inclusion of physically challenged Persons in ABL Unity Tournament bring more joy to us-Coaches
Joel Ajayi
The People living with disability in the country has applauded the inclusion of physically challenged persons in the country to the ongoing Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi ABL Football Unity tournament, saying that the gestures indeed, bring more joy to the communities.
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The maiden edition of ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers. 80 teams in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been slugging it at the ABL championship, which is now in quarter-finals stage.
Speaking on Thursday, in Abuja, during the game between National Deaf team and Kicker FC coach of FCT para-soccer, Umar Jimba, who was overwhelmed by the organizer’s gesture for allowing PLWD play football tournament with able people expressed that, the game indeed brought more joy to the entire disable community.
She said: “We are very overwhelmed because ABL Unity tournament track record speaks for itself, the founder has been trying a lot to assist the less priviledge people and we are happy about it.
“No doubt, the disable community will be more happy to be part of this tournament.”
Also speaking, was the coach of Nigeria National deaf team, Coach Timothy Simon, who appreciated the organizer for the initiative that is putting smiles on the faces of PLWD in the country.
However, he urged the organizer to continuously help the disable communities, revealing that the gesture remain a plus in the life of people living with disabilities in the country.
Sports
Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy
By Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.
“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.
He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.
Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.
Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.
“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.
“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.
The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.
In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.
Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.
The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.
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