Sports
My Target Is To Win AFCON Trophy-Coach Peseiro
Joel Ajayi
The newly Appointed Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro has revealed that the only reason he accept Eagles job is to the next coach to win Africa Cup of Nations AFCON.
He gave this assurance on Wednesday in Abuja when he was presented to the minister of Youth and Sports Development Sunday Dare as a new coach of the senior national football team, the Super Eagles.
According to him, I want to thank Nigerian government for picking me as the coach, I want to tell you today I come here for a one goal and that target and the goal is to win AFCON.
“I come here to win AFCON.
“I know the quality of team, Nigeria has, I believe in the team and quality, I believe in the country because Nigeria has a fantastic team in Africa in my opinion I think everybody can agree with me.”
Coach Peseiro who signed one year contract with Nigeria will led Eagles to face Leone Stars of Sierra Leone at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja battle for 2023 AFCON Qualifiers ticket on Thursday.
However, the Portuguese who was recently engaged by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has led the Super Eagles to two international friendlies against the Mexico and Ecuador national in the United States of America where the Eagles lost by 2-1 and 1-0 respectively.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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