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Moroccan Club Appoints Gara Gombe As Consultant

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3 years ago

July 6, 2022

Former board member of the Nigeria Football Federation and former Chairman of Gombe State FA, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe has been appointed Consultant to Moroccan soccer side, Avadas Club Casablanca.

Gara Gombe received a letter of appointment dated July 4, 2022 from the club’s director, Rachid Nasraoui. The letter stated that the former Gombe United FC chairman will play a huge role in the upcoming International AIN Sebaa Cup tournament holding between November 3 and 7, 2022.

The tournament is for youth within the age bracket of 11 and 12 years. It is for youth development where future world stars and champions will be discovered, nurtured and managed into stardom.

The letter read, “As our consultant, you are mandated to nominate, screen, coordinate and mobilize the participation of a minimum of four (4) teams from across Africa from different countries.

“This is the first time the tournament is going international. Other details and expectationsof the tournament are as discussed during our meeting.The details of your engagementwill be discussed in due course some of which have already been discussed.”

As Consultant Gara Gombe will bring his wealth of experience to bear on the club’s youth development, organization and welfare policy among others during the tournament.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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37 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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