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Parents, Guardian Laud 2023 TIG Gymnastics Summer Camp
Joel Ajayi
It was great fun and real excitement for over 300 children at Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja at the weekend as five weeks intensified, explosive Tony International Gymnastic Club TIG summer camp climaxed.
TIG, is an enthusiastic club known for being the best place to nurture champion and over the years have produced champions in the country and the continent.
2023 TIG summer is designed to engage children in sporting and learning activities such as gymnastics, Art, and Craft, Swimming, Skating, Aerobics, Painting, Cyclizing, and many more for the well-being of the kids especially, during the holiday.
One of the elated parents Mr. Daniel Wilson expressed that, the impact of the summer camp affects his kid positively saying such summer camps need to be encouraged across the length and breadth of the country for the well-being of Nigerian children.
According to him, it was a great experience for my Daughter, This camp has trained a lot of champions, and I felt bringing my child here would expose her more, and today I do not regret bringing her here, I have seen a lot of improvements in all the children here, I think this kind of summer camp need to be thoroughly encouraged in the Nigeria for the growth of any child in the country.
“I am impressed about everything, the safety measure was top-notch, and it’s a great opportunity for me.
“There is no doubt this summer camp has brought a lot of children together in a way that no other educational summer activities can do.
On her own, Mrs Zainab Ahmadu rated TIG summer camp high as she said it build children’s confidence and charisma.
She said: “On a scale of five, I will give TIG four because the coaches are accommodating, experienced, and ready to put any children through rigorous events.
“They also have the patient to push any children to do better, I like the summer camp and I will be coming back for more.
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Flamingos’ Historic World Cup Feat Draws Musawa’s Commendation
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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