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The Triumph of individual Spirit’- Hon. Sunday Dare Congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala, Nnadozie for Emerging Africa’s Best Players
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Sunday Dare felicitates with Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, for winning the prestigious Men’s Player of the Year at the 2023 CAF Awards, that was held in Marrakech, Morocco.
Similarly, Hon. Dare congratulated Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala, who claimed the 2023 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award for an impressive sixth time, along with Chiamaka Nnadozie, honoured as the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year. He also commended the Super Falcons for their outstanding achievement as the Women’s National Team of the Year.
“During my time as the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, I witnessed first-hand the dedication and passion of Osimhen, so his meteoric rise has not come as a surprise to me. From winning the U-17 highest goalscorer’s prize to winning the same award during the qualifiers with the Super Eagles, his desire has always remained the same. This award is a testament of a boy who had a dream and never relented.”
“The awards given to our compatriots on Monday night remind us of the greatness that lives in each of us and reiterate that with diligence, resilience, and hardwork, we can achieve all that we set out to achieve.”
He commended Oshoala, Nnadozie and the Super Falcons for being a beacon of hope to the girl child, and inspiring a new generation of winners,fighters, and believers. He noted that the time has come for women to take their rightful seat in the Dome of Honour.
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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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