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Qatar 2022 Race: Musa, Ighalo, Troost-Ekong 5 Others hit camp For Black Stars Cracker
…We are ready to host Ghana- Logistic Committee
By Joel Ajayi
Ahead of Friday’s world cup qualifiers against the black star of Ghana, the Super Eagles on Monday evening have the first training session for the encounter.
As of Monday evening, 6 Super Eagles invited players have hit the camp.
The early birds in camp include Vice-Captain and Watford defender William Troost-Ekong, Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion), and Frank Onyeka (Brentford), all based in England.
The rests are Leon Balogun (Rangers, Scotland), Ola Aina (Torino FC, Italy), Odion Ighalo (Al-Hilal, Saudi Arabia), and Daniel Akpeyi
Also, Monday evening witnessed the arrival of Eagle’s captain Ahmed Musa to Wells Carlton hotel in Asokoro, Abuja.
However, the Committee set up by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has assured that all is ready to host the world cup qualifier game between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and their rival the black stars of Ghana.
The Chairman of logistics and Media aid to the Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, Mr. Kola Daniel said the committee has perfected plans to ensure buses are available to convey fans from the nook and crannies of Abuja and its environs.
Speaking at the stadium on Monday inside the Moshood Abiola Stadium, he expressed that the stadium is ready, he thereby appeals to the fans to make Moshood Abiola their home come Tuesday
“I want to appeal to Nigerians to have a sense of patriotism where fans should come out in their numbers putting on the green white green to cheer eagle’s
“It’s going to march where the expectation is high, the logistics committee has discussed in detail that buses be available to convey fans in all nooks and crannies of Abuja and its environs.
“It’s a world cup qualification march, the importance of the march to Nigerians can never be undermined if we qualify for the world cup it will boost the economics activities of the country and it will be a pride seen Nigeria flag flying high in Qatar 2022 world cup.”
meanwhile, the Black Stars, four-time African champions, will host perennial rival, Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium, Kumasi on March 25 before traveling to Abuja for the second leg at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on March 29, 2022.
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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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