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Nassarawa Sports Commissioner Ango, Promise To Restore State’s Sports Glory

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3 years ago

August 30, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nasarawa State, Hon. Jafaru Ango, has made a solemn pledge to go the extra mile in restoring the lost glory of sports in Nigeria’s Home of Solid Minerals”

The Commissioner who believes in creativity and excellence gave this assurance on Tuesday in Abuja shortly after the draws for the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season.

Displaying his deep passion for sports, Hon Ango said that sports development was tied to the provision of facilities, technical capacity, and a sustainable reward system which is why the state is working so hard to ensure proper maintenance of sports facilities in the state.

According to him, I am just a week as a newly appointed commissioner, but I want many to understand that in sports only one person can’t do it, it’s all about family affairs, and we have to come together to ensure things are put together so that whatever that has gone wrong be fix to bring all sports activities to Nassarawa metropolis,

“And we are going to leave no stone unturned to ensure we restore sports lost glory in Nassarawa state

“We try to put machinery on the ground and put better mechanisms and by the grace of God my new slogan is creativity and excellence

He expressed that, though Nassarawa United suffered back by not being in the premier league but assured that come next year United will be back to the league; “Nassarawa United suffered set back by not being in the premier league and I pray by the grace of God next year the team will be back to the Nigeria Premier league.

“That is why we are still working on I visited the Lafia City Stadium on Monday and it’s expected to take a new look so by God’s grace very soon in the next three weeks, we are going to be set up,” he assured.

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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation

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10 hours ago

November 8, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.

The Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat to claim Nigeria’s first title in the competition and make history as the first African nation to win the tournament.

Awawu Bashiru gave Nigeria the lead in the 39th minute before Oluebube Umejiaku extended the advantage two minutes after the restart. Japan’s Fuki Ito reduced the deficit in the 80th minute, but the Nigerian girls held on to secure a memorable victory.

In a congratulatory message was signed by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Minister, Nneka Ikem Anibeze on Sunday in Abuja, Musawa described the achievement as a defining moment for Nigeria and a significant milestone for African women’s football, attributing the success to the team’s resilience, talent and determination.

“This is more than a trophy. It is a story of young Nigerian girls who refused to give up, who rose after defeat, and who carried the hopes of a continent to the top of the world,” she said.

The Minister noted that the Flamingos had broken new ground by becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria also became the first African country to win both the men’s and women’s U-17 World Cup titles.

The team further achieved another remarkable feat by becoming the first side in the competition’s history to lose its opening match and eventually emerge champions.

Despite suffering a 2-1 defeat to Poland in their opening group-stage encounter, the Flamingos recovered impressively, recording six consecutive victories to lift the trophy.

Musawa particularly praised Umejiaku, who claimed the tournament’s Golden Ball award as the best player, and Bashiru for their crucial contributions in the final.

She also commended the entire squad for their discipline, teamwork and determination throughout the competition.

According to her, the victory demonstrates the creativity, courage and excellence of Nigerian youths on the global stage.

The Minister reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the achievements and inspiring stories of young Nigerians who continue to bring honour to the country.

“Our girls have shown the world what Nigeria is made of. We celebrate you today, and we will continue to stand with you,” she added.

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