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PRESIDENTIAL SPORTS FIESTA TO PRODUCE MORE KADUNA BORN FOOTBALL STARS FOR NIGERIA NATIONAL TEAMS – DANIEL AMOKACHI
Ex International and Special Assistant on Sports to Nigeria President Daniel Amokachi Lawal says the successful hosting of the Presidential Sports Fiesta Football Tournament in Kaduna is another tournament that will produce future stars for the National teams.
The Former Super Eagles attacker who himself was once discovered in Kaduna said the tournament was another avenue to showcase the football talents scattered across the state.
According to the man popularly known as the Bull ” some of us were discovered like this many years ago here in Kaduna and so I am particularly excited for this project .”
“Kaduna has produced several players for the Nigeria National teams and I am very confident that in the nearest future some of these young boys that featured in this tournament will be scattered across Europe and the National teams”,he added.
Six Grassroot football teams across the Crocodile State participated in the tournament organized by Daniel Amokachi alongside the Daniel Amokachi Foundation with support from the Office of the President, the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports , the Nigeria Football Federation and the Kaduna state Government.
The teams are Kaduna North , Kaduna South , Birnin Gwari, Chukum, Igabi and Team Zaria with Team Igabi emerging Champions.
The team defeated Kaduna North 2-0 in the final.
Participating teams have hailed the organisers of the event following the level of organisation where all the players were kitted with each team going up with One Hundred and Fifty Thousand aside free accomodation and feeding.
For emerging Champions Team Igabi got Two Hundred and fifty thousand Naira while Kaduna North went up with Two Hundred Thousand Naira.
The Football event was the continuation of the Presidential Sports Fiesta that started with an U19 Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament.
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Speaker House Reps, Abbas, Others Thumbs NFF President Over NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and New Training Pitches
…Says It Will Boost Nigeria’s Economy
By Joel Ajayi
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has commended the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, for initiating the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and new training pitches, describing it as a transformational project that will boost Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, Speaker Abbas praised the initiative and pledged the National Assembly’s full support.
“This is a noble project, and the National Assembly will give it full support. I congratulate the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation, and I thank FIFA for agreeing to fund this project,” he stated while cutting the ceremonial tape.
He also assured the House of Representatives’ support for the visionary leadership of Engineer Ibrahim Musa Gusau and the NFF in other key areas where assistance is required.
Leading the FIFA delegation, Gelson Fernandes (Deputy Chief Member Associations Officer/Regional Director, Africa) reiterated FIFA’s commitment to funding the project, emphasizing that infrastructure development has been a priority since the tenure of President Gianni Infantino began.
Expressing his excitement, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau stated that the hostel and training pitches will serve all Nigerian national teams, leagues, and academies.
“Indeed, my joy knows no bounds. From the day my Executive Committee and I were sworn into office in Benin City on Friday, 30th September 2022, I was determined to push this project forward as a legacy for Nigerian football.
“For sustained success, we must provide a conducive environment, infrastructure, equipment, and support systems that enable players and officials to perform at their best.
“Building a players’ hostel and having new training pitches will not only enhance team management but also reduce costs, allowing us to invest more in grassroots development programs.”
Several dignitaries present at the event applauded Gusau’s leadership, determination, and commitment to football development in Nigeria.
The event was well attended by local and international stakeholders, including sports enthusiasts, who witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony of the NFF-FIFA Players’ Hostel and Training Pitches.
In addition to the hostel, the project includes:Two new training pitches (one synthetic and one natural grass). Reconstruction of the existing synthetic pitch.
Also, Spectators’ sitting terraces with 1,838 seats.Two dressing rooms for players, each accommodating 27 players.Two dressing rooms for officials.
The construction is expected to last 24 months and is fully funded by FIFA under its FIFA Forward 3.0 programme.
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