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There Still Many Drogbas, Etos, Nwakwos in Africa-Pinnick

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4 years ago

May 26, 2021

The FIFA Council member and the President Nigeria Football Federation NFF Pinnick Amaju strongly believe that there are still many Didier Drogbas, Samuel Etos and Kanu Nwakwos in Africa.

“I strongly believe that bulk of talents still exist in African and that is the more reason why this administration under the watchful eyes of Patrice Motsepe wants to turn around Infrastructure, talent discovery and as well putting the face of football in Africa on a global map again.

Work are ongoing as I speak with you presently to discover more talents in Africa and that is the more reason why Patrice Motsepe in the conferation of African football meeting the board decided that infrastructure will be built across countries in Africa, monitor talents, ensure talents grows, improve better welfare package for African teams, African countries get motivated via their Federations and in line more Nwakwos, more Etos and more Drogbas will begin to be discovered again.”

“Record has proven that Africa has an enormous talents and if you look all over Europe, the highest goal scorer in the Belgium league is a Nigeria with an historic record; he has scored the number of goals that no one has scored in the history of Belgium league, the highest goal scorer of the French league Mpape even if he plays for French National team agreed, but he’s an African player with an African blood.”

“Look at the exploit of Sallah at Liverpool, Sergio Mane, don’t forget Aubemeyang and so on and so forth we can keep naming them.”

“If we can project our league in Africa then we can begin to reap more fruit of better players and perhaps get to Semifinal of the world cup for the first time in history of Africa teams. With better preparation and infrastructure in Africa.”

FIFA Council member Pinnick Amaju concluded by saying “We must discover more talents in Africa”

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Nigeria to Host World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, as NSC Formulates Organizing Committee

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2 hours ago

May 14, 2025

The Gleamer

In preparation for Nigeria’s hosting of the upcoming World Athletics Africa Road Running Conference, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has constituted the event’s Organizing Committee, naming Chief Solomon Ogba, First Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), as the Chairman.

The Committee comprises distinguished sports administrators and seasoned professionals drawn from both the sports industry and corporate sector.

Chairman of the NSC, Mallam Shehu Dikko, emphasized the careful selection process behind the committee’s composition. “The members of the Committee were meticulously selected because of their professionalism and tested qualities, and I have no doubt that they will all bring their wealth of experience to bear to ensure we stage a befitting Road Running conference which will be the first of its kind in the country,” he said.

Director General of the Commission, Hon. Bukola Olopade, added that hosting the conference will open doors for more international events in Nigeria. “This is another milestone for refocusing and resetting our Sports developmental goals, and I have no doubt that we have picked a good team to achieve the successful hosting of the Conference,” the DG stated.

Full list of committee members:
1. Chief Solomon Ogba – Chairman
2. Mr. Segun Ogunleye – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
3. Mrs. Oge Kasie-Nwachukwu – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
4. Mr. Danladi Verheijen – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
5. Ms. Aku Aghazu – Member
6. Ms. Otonye Iworima – Member
7. Mr. Travih Nunayon – Member
8. Mr. Yusuf Ali – Member
9. Mr. Femi Adeniran – Member (Corporate Nigeria)
10. Ms. Aisha Shuaibu – Member
11. Mr. Salihu Abubakar – Member
12. Mr. Kunle Solaja – Member
13. Mr. Dare Esan – Member
14. Ms. Tayo Popoola – Member
15. Mr. Israel Iwang – Secretary