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Raphael Ajayi Impresses U-20 Coaches, Tip for Greatness
By Olayinka Elebute
Tikitaka International football club International young talented left back Raphael Ajayi popularly known by his teammate as “Marcelo” has won the heart of National team coaches on his invitation to the U-20 team currently in camp for the forthcoming Africa Youth Championships in Egypt and also the World Cup in Indonesia in 2023.
Speaking after watching him train with his team chief coach of the team, Ladan Bosso praised the exceptional quality of his play and expressed delight in his ability to make it to the top in the future.
According to him “watching him play shows he has the ability to break into my team and his excellent movement on the wings and his quick recovery ability to come back to defend makes it possible for him to fit into any team he plays for and I am really impressed with the class he has demonstrated in his few days he has trained with us in camp and I can truly say Raphael is made for the top coach Bosso said.
Also speaking assistant coach of the team, Fatai Amoo, I am always happy when I see a young player displaying some exceptional technical abilities on the ball. And watching him after few training sections with the team I can say Nigeria is lucky to have his talent and I can boldly say he has a bright future ahead of him and I can guarantee you he will play to the top and one day play for the Super Eagles he concluded.
It will be recalled that the young lad was invited over to train with IFK Goteborg in Sweden and HJK in Finland for 3 weeks in July, he also impressed the scouts who were around at the last Tikitaka Football scouting tournament that was held in November in Abuja and he is scheduled to train with HJK in Finland in January 2023.
Raphael Ajayi turns 18 by September 2023.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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