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Para Soccer Polio Championship: Kastina tackles Kano in final

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6 years ago

October 23, 2019

The Gleamer

Para Soccer Polio Championship: Kastina

tackles Kano in final

…as coaches talk tough ahead of final

Joel Ajayi

The Two giants northwest states Kano and kastina will tackle each other at the final of the 2019 edition of World polio Para-Soccer inside Old parade ground Area 10 Abuja.

Kastina dumped Kaduna in the semi final match 1-0 in a penalty shot out to book the final ticket.

While Kano State defeated North Central giant Nasarawa 3-2 to booked final ticket.

Speaking ahead of the Final, the Kastina Para-Soccer Head Coach Huwal Bawa, expressed optimism that his team willl leave no stone unturned to ensure they emerge the winner.

According to him, I pray God help me, its not my power but the grace of God. I will win the trophy, my players are ready and by the grace of God Kastina will win the trophy I dont have doubt, God will do it everything for us come tommorow.

On his own, Head coach of Nigeria Para soccer team and coach of Kano state Ibrahim Musa said

” l am going back to Kano with the cup, this is not the first time i am beating Kastina and by God grace i will still beat them, we have won this tournament for the 4th time and we are ready to increase the tally by winning this edition.”

However, the third place game between Kaduna and Nasarawa state will start by 2:00pm while the final game will comes up by 4:00pm inside the old parade ground In the Federal Capital Territory.

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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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