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Kano State To Hosts 7th Edition of National Youth Games

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3 years ago

October 20, 2021

….As Delta State Emerges champions again

Joel Ajayi
Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has named center of Commerce state Kano as the host state for the next National Youth Games in 2022.
The Main Organizing Committee through the Acting Director of Grassroots development Dr Bode Durotoye made the announcement during the closing ceremony of 6th editions of NYG in Ilorin, in Kwara state.

It has been an amazing and eventful week for everyone at the National Youth Games having seen a lot of talents displayed With Delta sitting on top of the medal table and emerging the champions again

Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare declared the tournament closed applauded the organizer for good job before and during the game
While speaking, Sports Minister said: “Everything that has a beginning must have an end. It has been an awesome time of competition, bonding, making friends, building intimacy and developing healthy rivalries.
Bringing the best young talents in Nigeria together and giving the platform to do what they love the most.

“Encouraging all participants, the Minister said: ” Medals may have been won and lost but the reality is that every young talent represented here is a winner, whether you have a medal around your neck or not.

“As a Ministry, what we have seen here in the last few days have reinforced our belief that every effort put into grassroots sports development is a worthy investment and not a waste.Since its first edition was held in 2013, the National Youth Games has grown in leaps and bounds. This year 35 States participated in 34 sports.”

“Some of the amazing athletes are: 9 year old Gift Torhile from FCT and 10 year old Wilson Bright from Delta.Some of the outstanding gymnasts like Obiefuna Munachi, the 13 year old from FCT and Mustapha Oriyomi, another 13 year old from Delta.

“Then the amazing talents in Weightlifting like Florence Olarinoye from Lagos, Victory Okundia from Edo and Marvelous Chidirim from FCT and the special lad, Akinwowon Oladeji from Lagos, The deaf boy who won the 100m, 200m and 400m amongst other.”

Meanwhile, top 10 on the medal table are Delta with 114 medals, emerged overall Winnner Lagos with 72 medals, Bayelsa with 46 medals, Ogun with 45 medals Edo with 40 medals, FCT with 36 medals, Rivers had 33 medals, the Host state; Kwara grabbed 32 medals, Oyo with 31 medals and Ondo state with 30 medals among every other performing states.

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Toronto FC Canada puts Ademola Kuti on watch list for summer transfer

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23 hours ago

March 14, 2025

The Gleamer

Former Lobi Star FC striker Ademola Kuti has been put on the watch list of Toronto FC of Canada for summer transfer due to his goal scoring ability in 18 yard box

Kuti started his football career with Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Lobi Stars Football Club before moving to Al-Fujuirah a top division club in Dubai, where he continued to showcase his talent.
Kuti also played in the Indian Super League Minerals Academy FC and Ghana’s Heart of Oaks one of Africa’s biggest clubs.

Ademola kuti has also had spells with several other African teams, AS Sondep football Club, Niger.
Currently, he is a free agent, and there is growing interest from a team in Canada called Toronto FC looking to secure his services.
Nicknamed commander-in goal, kuti has worked with Diego Maradona and host of other talented coaches both in Africa and Europe.

The 6ft tall striker is a positive minded person who’s presence in any team always add glamour and competitiveness therefore giving recognition to the team.

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