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Commonwealth Games: Nigerian athletes, coaches to train in S/Africa, Dubai, Birmingham
As part of the preparations for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has developed a programme called GAPS (Gather, Adjusr, Prepare and Sustain) for Birmingham 2022.
Director Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement said GAPS is for emerging athletes and coaches from the Commonwealth.
“It aims to support the development of inclusive sport pathways, removing barriers to participation for people with disability and for women and girls to become actively involved in sports.
“Development of coaches is fundamental, so is tackling many of the barriers and constraints that prevent participation.”
According to the statement, the goal of GAPS is to offer emerging athletes and coaches from Commonwealth access to additional skills, knowledge and resources.
“This is driven by advancing education and supporting the development of inclusive sports pathways that promote positive social change in sport and communities.”
In the light of the above, the statement indicated that the CGF and Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) have collaborated to give some qualified Para Sports athletes and coaches from 13 Commonwealth countries additional skills, knowledge and resources for preparations towards Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, of which Nigeria is a beneficiary.
“The beneficiaries of this programme from Nigeria are from the following Sports Federations:
Para Table Tennis – 5 Athletes and 1 Coach
Para Powerlifting – 4 Athletes and 4 Coaches
Para Athletics – 2 Athletes and 2 Coaches
“These Athletes and Coaches will be sponsored financially to participate in the programme that had already started since November/December 2021 and will last till July 2022 before the commencement of the Commonwealth Games.
He listed the beneficiaries (athletes and officials) to include
Christiana Ikpeoyi Ifechukwu – Athlete
Maimuna Habib – Athlete, Ogunkunle Isau Olatunji – Athlete,
Koleosho Ahmed – Athlete, Olufemi Alabi – Athlete, Gift Mark Oyinyechi – Athlete,
Esther Ogechika Nworgu – Athlete,
Emwiobaiwi Uhunoma – Athlete, Kure Thomas – Athlete, Nwachukwu Goodness Chiemerie -Athlete and Chibuike Kennedy Ezeji – Athlete,
Others are Odebode Sunday – Coach, Pius Asaba Idowu – Coach,
Ibrahim Oyewele – Coach,
Ihuarulam Jude Chinedu – Coach,
Oyebola Oluwakemi – Coach, Anaeto Patrick Uche – Coach and Divine Toseju Jemirigbe – Coach
As part of the sponsorship, CGF will provide all the necessary logistical materials such as flight tickets, visas, accommodation, feeding and allowances to participate in the events scheduled to take place in South Africa, Dubai and Birmingham.
***Urges Super Eagles To Go For Gold
By Friday Idachaba Lokoja
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has applauded the Super Eagles of Nigeria on their Wednesday night triumph over Bafana Bafana of South Africa and qualification for the final of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Ododo who gave the applaud in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja commended the Super Eagles for their display of resilience and the “Can-do Spirit” of Nigerians.
He said that the Eagles in the thrilling semi final encounter held their nerves throughout the game and the emotionally charged penalty shootout won by the Super Eagles 4:2.
The Governor noted that the build up to the game demonstrated the undiluted passion by which Nigerians are known to rally in defence of their country in difficult times.
Ododo equally urged all Nigerians to continue to support the Super Eagles to soar in their quest to bring home the coveted continental trophy.
“This win by the Super Eagles proves that Nigeria has what it takes to bounce back from its temporary setbacks as a nation.
“We are inspired as a country and we must all support the Super Eagles to bring home the trophy as they go against the Ivory Coast in the Final this weekend”, Governor Ododo said.
The Governor also urged all Nigerians to pray fervently for the Super Eagles to clinch the Nations Cup adding that the team needed the support of all Nigerians to bring home the trophy. (Ends)
The Nigerian National Team, Super Eagles has defeated South African Bafana Bafana on penalties at the Stade de la Paix (Stadium of Peace) in Bouake, Ivory Coast to advanced to the final of the African Cup of Nations
Kelechi Ihenacho scored the winning penalty for Super Eagles as Nigeria displaced the South African team from the final of Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria opened the scoring in the 67th minute through a penalty after Osimhen made his mark.
South Africa star player Mokoena equalised in the 90th minute sending the game to extra time, the extra time ended in a stalemate, and the game advanced to penalties.
Nigeria’s goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, saved two penalties, while Kelechi Iheanacho scored the winning penalty to send the Eagles to the final
The Super Eagles of Nigeria has defeated Angola in the quart final duel with Angola to advance to semifinal of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after Lookman’s first half goal
Moses Simon’s perceptive pass gave Lookman the rear chance to score his third goal of the knockout stage
With the victory over Angola the Super Eagles have been tipped to be the new tournament favourites however their opponents with confident had created occasional scare.
This is the first time Nigeria have won four consecutive matches at a single Afcon edition without conceding a goal.
Having scored two goals against Cameroon in the last 16 as his first ever Afcon goals, Lookman has become the fourth Nigerian to score at least three goals in the knockout rounds of a single Afcon tournament, after Odion Ighalo in 2019 (4), Jay-Jay Okocha in 2004 (3) and Rashidi Yekini in 1994 (3).
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