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Laliga 2: Umar Sadiq Scores In Almeria’s 3-1 Win Over Castellon

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5 years ago

January 30, 2021

…Vows to keep on working hard

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria’s Umar Sadiq continued his good form in front of the goal as he scored a powerful header for his Almeria to secure a 3-1 win over Castellon on Saturday evening in Spain.

Sadiq Umar scored 19 goals in all competitions at the Segunda division in Spain taken his club to 45 points behind the leader Mallorca who has 48 with a match at hand.

Jose Corpas put Almeria ahead in the 26th minutes of the encounter as Castellon’s Ruben Diez equalized in the 61st to make 1-1

17th minutes after, the 23-year-old lanky striker Sadiq Umar scored a delightful goal with a powerful header in the 78th minutes to restored the 2-1 lead before his teammate Jorge Cuenca buried the game in the 80th minutes to make it 3-1

The Rio 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Umar will be at home welcoming Sevilla in the Copa del-ray quarter-final come Tuesday 2nd February 2021.

Speaking shortly after the match, Umar expressed said hard work pays and he will keep on working hard to score more goals.

According to him “I thank God, I feel great, am blessed, it’s not easy, in the last four games I scored 6 goals hard work pays, I will keep on working and see what we happen at the end of the season, how far I will reach but for now I thank God, every is going well I will keep on working hard.” he said.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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