Sports
Association President Urges Women Interest In Golf
The President of Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, Vee Osuhor, has urged women across the country to develop more interest in golf games to be physically and mentally sound.
Osuhor, told newsmen during the flag off of 2011 1st Emenite/Enugu Ladies Golf Open Championship in Enugu recently that ladies should show more interest in sports like golf to improve their healthy lives.
“I wish all ladies could play golf, every woman, every girl could play golf, I wish for it. It is so nice for ladies to play golf. One, you keep fit which is your health.
“Two, you interact properly because golf develops your integrity because it is a game that borders on very high ethical standard, because may be you know that when you play, you regulate yourself.
“If you finish and you tell us you played two when you played ten, we mark your two, so you find that it is you, we want to train ladies because the ladies will train their children and we are having a better nation.’’
Mirabel Edozie, the General-Secretary of the association said there was need to introduce a golf clinic to attract ladies to the game.
“The ladies section really doesn’t have too many ladies right now. I don’t think the awareness for golf is really there.
“So the way the lady captain which we are going to encourage her can help toward having more ladies participate is to have a golf clinic.
“What this entails is you have it open to non-members of the club inviting ladies from all over and within Enugu, non-golfers, young, mature whatever age.
“Have them come around on a Saturday afternoon. And then have a feel.’’
Ethel Anyaji, the Ladies Captain of Enugu Golf Section said: “ I feel excited that ladies across the country honoured my invitation by joining me to open ladies golf section in Enugu.
“I equally thank the chairman of Enugu Sports Club, Richard Agu, the president of Ladies Golf Association and the captain of the men’s section for the support.’’
John Emenike, the captain of the men’s section said the opening of the ladies section was a welcome development to get them acquainted to golf games.
There was a tee-off and flag raising by the president of the ladies golf association, the chairman of Enugu Sports Club and the captains of the men and ladies golf sections to formally declare the Enugu ladies golf section open.
The National Division One and Division Two Volleyball Leagues organised by the Volleyball Federation of Nigeria and sponsored by Alex Otti has kicked off in Umuahia, Abia State.
The Championship features 34 teams from across the country, with about 22 States already participating in activities lined up for the ten-day event.
Addressing journalists at the Umuahia Stadium, the Referee Coach for the tournament and Vice Chairman Nigerian Volleyball Referees Association, Mohamed Mohamed, assured of fair officiating in the competition and advised the athletes to be more disciplined in the field of play, saying that volleyball is known to be a disciplined sport.
He also commended Governor Alex Otti for sponsoring the tournament for the second time.
“Last year, we were here, and we so appreciate the Abia State Government for sponsoring such a competition. The same thing happened this year too, we are here again.
The Coordinator, Lagos Women Run, Tayo Popoola, has stated that the All Women 10km Race aims to connect through their communities, while creating empowerment opportunities.
The 10th edition with the theme: “One Run, a thousand Opportunities,” will come up on the November 8th, 2025, with the start point at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere and end at the Mobolaji Johnson Sports Arena, Onikan.
This year’s edition of the Lagos Women Run marks a significant milestone, celebrating the program’s journey, the vibrant city of Lagos, and the incredible women who have been part of it since its inception.
It will focus more on empowering women, acknowledging their dedication, and ensuring the program’s sustainability by providing participants with opportunities they deserve.
Popoola added that the race has achieved remarkable success in making women happy and uncovering talents, serving as a platform for participants to train for bigger road races, which fosters a strong sense of community, allowing women of all ages to connect, network, and celebrate themselves.
The event’s non-discriminatory nature makes it a level playing ground, open to everyone regardless of social status, by promoting general well-being among women.
The Franco-Malian tactician made the bold declaration whilst speaking to Nigerian legend Segun Odegbami on 90 Minutes with Mathematical on Eagle7FM on Saturday, expressing gratitude to fans for their support.
“Thanks to the fans. Thanks to Nigeria. I am so happy that I have brought back the smiles on their faces,” Chelle said.
“We beat Benin because the fans pushed the players. I ask them this: They have to do this (for the playoffs)… I plan to do my best for Nigeria, and Inshallah, we will go to the FIFA World Cup.”
Chelle, who took charge of a struggling Nigerian side in January, has transformed the team’s fortunes after inheriting a squad on the brink of disaster. Nigeria were winless in their first four qualifiers, with three draws and one defeat threatening to derail another World Cup dream.
Under his leadership, the Super Eagles rallied to win four and draw two of their last six games, collecting 14 points from a possible 18. The highlight came earlier this month in Uyo, where Nigeria swept past Benin Republic 4-0 in a statement victory that reignited national belief.
However, the revival was not enough to seal automatic qualification. Nigeria finished among the four best runners-up in Africa and must now navigate a continental playoff in November for a spot in next March’s intercontinental tie.
The first challenge is a one-legged showdown with Gabon, with Cameroon or DR Congo potentially waiting beyond.
Chelle’s message to his players was uncompromising, saying, “Qualifying for the FIFA World Cup is not a war, but it is like a war… My players need to have a warrior state of mind… They have to be like sharks.”
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