Sports
University Don drums Support for maiden Inter Secondary Schools Volleyball Competition
Joel Ajayi
A Call has gone to well meaning Nigerians to use their wealth to Support and Develop Sports from the grassroots to stem the ugly trend of social vices in the Society.
The Chairman of the Kwara State Chapter of the Nigerian Volleyball Referee Association, Professor Harimiyahu Akanji Sanusi dropped this hint on Wednesday in Ilorin while Speaking with Sports writers after the draw of the ongoing Inter Secondary Schools Volleyball Championship.
Professor Harimiyahu Akanji who lauded the initiative of the Sponsor Mr Dare Kuti for creating and sustaining awareness of the game through the Competition from the grassroots, urging other individuals and Corporate Organisations to Emulate him to further promote the game of volleyball.
Professor Harimiyahu who is a lecturer at University of Ilorin, said the tournament apart from encouraging participants to develop career in the game, it will also engage them meaningfully to remain focus in their academic.
The Championship which will feature six Schools as against eight earlier announced runs from Wednesday to Friday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Kwara State Stadium, Complex, Ilorin begining from 2pm daily.
In the first game of Kwara State Inter Secondary School Volleyball Competition on defeated Government High School (GHS) Adeta defeated Christ Comprehensive High School, Erinile 2-1.
Sports
From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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