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Sports Dev’t: Ighalo Commends Minister of Sports
Sports Dev’t: Ighalo Commends Minister of Sports
Joel Ajayi
Former Super Eagles Goal poncher Odion Jude Ighalo has appluded the Minister of Youth and Sports Development Chief Sunday Dare over his strive toward the growth and development of sports in Nigeria that is yielding postive result at the moment.
The former Manchester United player stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the tour of Mashood Abiola National Stadium that is wearing a new look courtesy of minister effort.
Ighalo thanked Minister for not putting effort to grow football alone but sports in general.
According to him, I want to commend Minister for renovation of this stadium.
“I will tell you the last time I played here was 17 years back, I remembered the pitch was great and after then, seeing the pitch on the TV is embarrassing but what I am seeing now I am really happy because this is main bowl, this is where Nigeria suppose to be playing our national team.
“I am happy its coming back to life, I can wait to see the pitch coming back to life.”
He added: “I see how you move closer to the national team, talk to everyone. I watched you on news and social medial and I say this is what we want for Nigeria Football not only football because we known Nigeria love football and everybody always glue at TV but all sports in general in the country.
“And I am really happy to appreciate what you are doing may God continues to give you the strength to move the sports to greater hieght in Nigeria.
When asked if given chance he will play for super eagles? Ighalo gently replied “Well, Nigeria is my country, when that time reach we will see but for now we have a good team and I just want to give the younger one opportunity and support them.”
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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