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Stephen Chinedu will excel in Croatia -Bello

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6 years ago

May 31, 2019

Croatian club side, Hajduk Split Football club new teenage sensation, Stephen Chinedu will excel with the club based on his discipline and sense of commitment.

Mohammed Bello of Kenny’s sporting Management, Abuja, said that the young Nigerian who just signed a three years contract with the Croatian club will hit the top as his performance during his trial drew the attention of other Europe based clubs.

Bello said the player who is a product of Romeo Academy Kano is presently being managed by KSM and from what they have seen of the youngster, in no distance time he will hit the headlines.

Chinedu who signed a three-year contract with Croatian club HNK Hajduk Split until at least the end of the 2021-2022 season, may have his stay with club propelling him for greater challenges in Europe and the Nigeria national teams.

The player now plies his trade with the six-time champions following a successful trial that lasted for two weeks with seven goals which made him a target for top clubs within Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bello said the selling point of Chinedu was that he is a striker with great ball sense, strongly built and pace.

“For me, it will not take Stephen Chinedu much time to join big clubs in Europe, he is solid and a bully in front of the goal, he hit his targets with precision and he is over 6ft tall and I must say I foresee a bright future for him,” Bello said.

Speaking from his base, Chinedu said his target is to concentrate on how best to help the club add to its wares and possible chance to play for top European club.

“I must tell you, it was a great decision for me and my agents, we did not rush at it and I know my dream is to become a great player in my country and at the global level.

“I work hard every day to improve my tactical discipline to achieve the desire goal but one thing I know is that I will win trophy for the club and my performance will possibly attract an invitation to any of my country national team by the handlers, I am at home here in Croatia, ” he said

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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5 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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