Sports
Delta 2022: Main organising committee holds inaugural meeting
The Main Organising Committee (MOC) for the 21st National Sports Festival tagged “Asaba 2022” on Wednesday held its inaugural meeting with a view to activating early preparations for the successful hosting of the games.
Director Press and Public Relations Mohammed Manga in a statement indicated that the Permanent Secretary in the ministry Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, is also the chairman Main Organising Committee (MOC),
Abubakar stated during a virtual meeting that the Festival which commenced in 1973, was aimed at not only promoting National Unity through sports but also to adopt athletes that will represent the Country at international competitions.
According to him, “This year’s theme, ‘Uniting Nigeria and Uniting the new Generation’ was quite timely as the country was in a period when one of its major focus was on curbing insecurity and its attendant challenges”.
The Permanent Secretary who expressed optimism
on the calibre of technocrats chosen as members of the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), called on them to bring their wealth of experience to bear in the organisation of the event.
“Let me use this medium to call on you as seasoned technocrats to ensure you bring your wealth of experience to bear towards the successful organisation of a sports festival that will not only stand the test of time, but also meet up with International standards”.
“Let me further charge the MOC to step up communication with relevant stakeholders at all levels to ensure that the 2022 National Sports Festival records a huge success”, he said.
Also speaking, the Vice Chairman (MOC), and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Mr. Patrick Ukah, assured that Delta State Government has since commenced the rehabilitation of various sporting facilities in the State in addition to other logistics with a view to ensuring the successful hosting of the games.
He added that the State is ready to deliver one of the best festivals in the history of the event.
Earlier, the Secretary, MOC and Director, National Sports Festival and Para Sports Department of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Peter Nelson stated that the inaugural meeting was aimed at bringing the Committee members up to date with efforts so far put in place by both the MOC and LOC towards the smooth organisation of the 21st National Sports Festival.
***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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