At a video presentation held in Abuja on Sunday, the Nigerian delegation comprising the Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung; the Permanent Secretar, Adesola Olusade; the Nigeria Olympic Committee President, Engr Habu Gumel; officials of the Ministry of Youth and Sports; and the Federal Capital Territory, Dalung assured the visiting members of the IOC that Abuja will be ready to host the games if Nigeria gets the nod.
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Nigeria hosts Zambia’s Chipolopolo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium Uyo, Akwa Ibom State this weekend in a crucial World Cup qualifier, which will determine who picks the Group’s slot to Russia.
Dalung, who met the players just before they left their hotel for the stadium and gave them a message of encouragement from President Muhammadu Buhari, hailed the players for their spirit and sure –footed approach.
Dalung wondered why such an ugly incident had to single out Bekom’s family, who has so far lost three of its members, with another three still battling for life at the Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakiliki, Ebonyi State.
The Minister described the feat as a confirmation of the Oyo State born ping pong star’s superiority in Africa and also his emergence
The inauguration, according to a statement by the Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, will hold at the Main bowl of the Abuja National Stadium.
The inauguration, according to the Minister’s Media Assistant, Nneka Ikem Anibeze, will take place at the VIP lounge
In a statement, Dalung commended the team for the results recorded so far at the ongoing tournament which has propelled them to the final
He said: “I commend their spirit in the face of daunting challenges which is enough to distract any team in their quest to retain the title they won in 2014. The Super Falcons should be praised for sustaining their tempo in the championship. I am confident that they will definitely come back to Nigeria with the trophy
The event, taking place at the Molade Okoya Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, and sponsored by the Korean Cultural centre “with their other chosen partners”, is geared towards enhancing sports development and bilateral relations