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NYG 2023: Team Delta Training Hard To Defend Title – Okowa

The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission, Tonobok Okowa, is confident that the state will defend its title and surpass the medals won at the last games during the 2023 National Youth Games starting September 20 at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Okowa’s optimism stems from the ongoing intensive camp of 560 athletes at Stephen Ikesh Stadium, Asaba Stadium, Austin Okocha Stadium, Ogwashi Uku and Okpanam Town, located in the Oshimili Northern Council area of ​​the state.

He said: “Just like our Team Delta slogan says: If it’s not right, force it, which literally means that our athletes are raised with the attitude and approach of never giving up.” In the sixth edition, the won Team Delta 60 gold medals. We wish they would do better this time. We must show others that Delta is and will remain the birthplace of sport in Nigeria. Thank God for our Governor, His Excellency the Hon. “Sheriff Oborevwori is so passionate about sports that he has given us all the support we need, and I am sure that Team Delta will not only retain the title but also our performance and dominance in some sports will improve that we have missed.”

Likewise, the Commission’s Director General, Chris Anaziah, believes that the athletes selected to represent the state after the closed camp will excel at the festival.

“We can get started. Our athletes are already close to camps in various locations across the state. “We have given them the preparation that will enable them to perform well in the games and we hope it will be a really good performance,” he said.

The closed camp training sessions are handled by experienced coaches and technical officials of the Delta State Sports Commission, authorized by Okowa to strictly adhere to the training programs to prepare the players for battle ahead of the games that the Delta team is expected to take part in as the host country will take part in all 34 sports activities.

As expected, with good results Under the leadership and intensive preparation under the support of the State Governor, Team Delta is on track to surpass the medals won in the last edition and become champions.

Sources from the Delta team camp say that all athletes are fit and well prepared for the action, that none of them have been injured and that Team Delta with the support of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will be ready to take part in the seventh edition of the games in. Delta State Capital, Asaba, September 20 to 30, 2023

During the 6th edition organized at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, the Delta team emerged after winning 60 gold medals, 26 silver medals and 28 Bronze medals six victories in the six national youth competition games. from 2013 when Abuja hosted the first edition which Cross River State won.

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Kano Pillars Chairman praises players despite loss to Remo Stars

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Kano Pillars chairman Alhaji Ali Muhammad Umar has commended his team despite their 2-1 defeat to Remo Stars in Ikenne on Sunday.

Speaking to the club’s media, Umar expressed pride in the players’ performance and praised their dominance throughout the match.

“I must commend the players and the technical crew for the way they approached the game. From the first whistle to the end of regulation time, they played with passion and dominated the match,” Umar stated.

He acknowledged the unpredictable nature of football, attributing the loss to bad luck.

“Sometimes, football can be cruel, and we were just unlucky not to secure all three points. We must build on this performance. The season is still ongoing, and I believe with more effort, we will achieve our objectives,” he added.

Kano Pillars are set to face rivals Katsina United in a rescheduled matchday 20 encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Wednesday.

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Brown Ideye Set to Return for Enyimba After Injury Layoff

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Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, is set to make his return for Enyimba in their upcoming league game following a brief injury layoff.

The 36-year-old striker has missed Enyimba’s last two league matches due to a minor injury. Enyimba’s media officer, David Orji, confirmed that Ideye has resumed personal training in preparation for his return to action.

“Ideye is back in training after sustaining a minor injury and should be fully fit soon,” Orji stated.

Ideye has made four league appearances for Enyimba, scoring once. Enyimba will host league leaders Remo Stars in a week 24 fixture in Aba on Sunday, as they aim to improve their standing from the eighth position in the league table, where they currently have 31 points.

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Mangut Blames Pitch Condition for Plateau United’s Draw Against Niger Tornadoes

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Plateau United’s technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, has pointed to the poor condition of the playing surface at Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna as a factor in his team’s 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes.

In a post-match interview, Mangut acknowledged the impact of the pitch on his team’s performance, though he expressed satisfaction with the result.

“We are happy with the one point; we came with the mindset to see if we can get the maximum points,” he said.

“You could see the condition of the ground; it didn’t allow us to express ourselves the way we used to play.”

Mangut reassured fans, saying, “With what we are doing, every fan should be patient. I believe that at the end of the day, this team will definitely be where they belong. There are so many factors that will take us to that level, and we are working on that.”

With the draw, Plateau United moved up to 15th position on the table.

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