The programme which was unveiled to the press yesterday at the Ayinde Giwa secretariat of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club is aimed at using football to curb the incessant illegal movement of Nigerian youths across the desert up to the Mediterranean Sea in a bid to cross to Europe for the proverbial Greener Pastures.
This has resulted in deaths in the desert and on the sea, most of them unaccounted for. Speaking at the event, National Chairman of the Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Reverend Samuel Ikpea said, “In order to redress this unfortunate and avoidable loss of lives of illegal migrants to Europe we intend to raise a strong campaign by bringing together humanitarian organisations to deliver lectures, symposium and different for a where it will be discussed elaborately. Explaining her foundation’s involvement in the programme Olympia, Chioma Ajunwa said that the Football Fans Congress programme was in line with the philosophy of her foundation which is out to provide a platform for youths to excel in both sports and chosen careers. Apart from the Chioma Ajunwa Foundation, the National Agency for the Prohibition Against Human Trafficking, The Nigerian Immigration Services among others. A grand event including a two-day event, including a novelty match, lectures and musical show has been planned for December 8 and 9 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos. Musa promises goal against Argentina Ahmed Musa says he hopes to score again against Argentina in this month’s friendly. Musa scored twice against the Albice leste three years ago at the World Cup in Brazil, as the former world champions beat Nigeria 3-2, and the 25-year old is looking forward to doing it again. Nigeria’s readiness for next year’s World Cup in Russia will be tested to the full by Argentina on November 14 in Krasnodar. “I have scored against them before and if given the opportunity I will love to do it again,” he was quoted by ScoreNigeria. Argentina will go on to reach the championship game against Germany in Brazil. And Ahmed Musa said a win over them will lift the self-belief of the Super Eagles. “Argentina played in the World Cup final in 2014 and all their players are world-class,” Musa said again. “We need to be positive and confident when playing this type of game, victory will do our confidence as a team a lot of good and our ranking will improve.” “I want to commend the NFF and coach Rohr for this very good friendly vs Argentina. “It is a very good game for our team. “ Oyome wins Benin Ladies Open Evelyn Oyome of Ikoyi Club 1938 has won the 23 Benin Ladies Open Golf Championship concluded in Benin las weekend. Wife of the Edo State deputy governor’s wife, Mrs. Maryann Philip Shaibu graced the occasion. It could be recalled that Oyome was the first runner-up at the 2016 edition won by woman police inspector, Amina Winifred of the IBB Golf and Country Club, Abuja while she also placed third at the 2015 edition of the tournament. In her victory speech, Oyome appreciated the organizers for their exemplary hosting of a befitting tournament which she described as ‘the best so far this season across the country. Rachael Danjumah, a woman police inspector from IBB Club, Abuja emerged as the first runner-up with total of 167 gross while Valentina Manteau-Ogieva salvaged the day for the host club by claiming the third position award with 169 gross in the prize spinning tournament that featured tough golfers across the country.
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