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NSF: Delta Constructs New Indoor Hall For Asaba 2022
To give Nigerian youths the best facilities to display their talents at the 21st National Sports Festival, Delta State has commenced the construction of new facilities, including a new indoor sports hall for the Games.
Asaba 2022 Games will hold from November 2 to 15, 2022, one week to the kick off of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup. A member of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the Games, Chief Solomon Ogba, told newsmen, yesterday, that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had began the process of turning around the Stephen Keshi Stadium in readiness for the Sports Festival.
“The first step has been taken, we are constructing a world-standard multi purpose Indoor Sports Hall that can accommodate 19 indoor events, except boxing. We had an existing indoor sports hall, but the government is constructing a brand new one within the stadium complex,” Ogba stated.
According to Ogba, a former Sports Commissioner, who led Team Delta to win the sports festival on three occasions (Bauchi 2000, Abuja 2004 and Gateway 2006) under Governor James Ibori’s administration, two buildings, which were formally used as shooting range and gymnasium, were pulled down for the new indoor sports hall.
He added that the old indoor sports hall would be given a facelift to host some other events. On hostel facilities for the athletes, he said.
“We have two approach as far as hostel for the Games is concerned. We have school hostels that can accommodate 12,500 athletes, and we are looking at providing additional accommodation for the rest people because we are targeting 16,000 athletes.”
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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