Sports
NSC Boss Dikko Highlights Sports as Key National Asset
Joel Ajayi
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has described sports as one of Nigeria’s most valuable national assets, with the potential to drive unity, development, and national pride.
Chairman of the Commission, Shehu Dikko, made this known on Sunday in Abeokuta while addressing journalists at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival.
According to Dikko, sports transcend economic value, serving as a unifying force that brings Nigerians together regardless of background or origin.
“Sports is beyond its economic value; it is one of our greatest national assets,” he said. “It unites us. It doesn’t matter where you’re from—once you’re involved, you’re part of the family.”
He emphasized that the state of origin of athletes is not a determining factor in the festival. Rather, the focus should be on the process, performance, and what each athlete contributes to the overall success of the event.
“What truly matters is what athletes bring to the table, not where they come from,” Dikko said.
He also noted that while some states may have a larger pool of athletes, they may lack the capacity to register participants in all sporting categories. This, he added, encourages healthy competition among states.
“This imbalance creates a challenge that motivates other states to raise their standards and expand participation,” he explained. “That’s the beauty of the system—it drives growth across the board.”
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From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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