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Nasarawa United Signs Two Foreign Pros To Fortify Team

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6 years ago

February 4, 2020

Nasarawa United Signs Two Foreign Pros To Fortify Team

Nasarawa United has signed two international players to further make the team more stronger and solid by capturing Nigerian-British striker Samuel Kehinde and Former world Cup winner Fabiyi Saheed (M.O.N).

Speaking with the Media, Samuel Kehinde aka Eagle says he took the decision to play for the Lafia based team because football speaks the same language all over the world.

” I believe that wherever you are playing football, as long as you enjoy playing, training everyday and playing games every week then you can still achieve your goals and anything in football, football speaks the same language all over the world and that is the reason i decided to play for Nasarawa United.

” I did my own background check on the team, they are a very good side that plays beautiful brand of football, they also play CAF Confederation Cup some years ago, i think for a team to qualify to play continental football, that is absolutely a prove that they are a good team with a purpose and awesome objectives, i will like to showcase my potentials to every Nigerians and hopefully a call up to the National team would not be a bad idea.

” I will really do my best to ensure Nasarawa United finish well at the end of the season, though it might seems impossible but through hard work, dedication, passion, the love we have for the game we can move to another level, football is still the same all over the world, i have to challenge myself and mentally ready for NPFL, can’t wait to play my first game, i love playing football and i want to make a name in the league by scoring a double figure goals at the end of the season.

Meanwhile, Fabiyi Saheed (M.O.N) also express delight for pitching tent with Nasarawa United.

” I am so happy to have joined Nasarawa United, it will really be a massive one bringing my European experience back to our league and also an avenue for me to rejuvenate my footballing career.

” I faced a lot of trying times after we won the World Cup in 2007, i played for Enyimba FC briefly and i really enjoyed every moment in the league, now our league has improved tremendously, Nasarawa is also a good team which i believe will help me get back on my feet, they also have a very sound technical department.

Barbinton as he’s fondly called by friends and his fans, ” We should finish strongly on the log at the end of the season, we have quality players and ready to play out their heart, the management are also working tirelessly to improve on players welfare as a great motivation, above all we have a supporting Governor, ready to grant all the players need, as he concluded.

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

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1 week 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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