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Kwara, Bayelsa Govts Hail Obaseki’s Investment In Sports Sector

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Obaseki Appoints 2 Special Advisers, Forwards List of 11 Commissioner-nominees Of Edo Assembly

The Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Kayode Alabi and the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Daniel Igali have hailed Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, for his administration’s investment in the sports sector and rebuilding the Samuel Ogbemudia Sports complex.

Addressing journalists after touring sports facilities in Benin, Alabi described the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium as the best in Nigeria.

He commended Governor Obaseki for empowering the people of Edo through sports, noting, “I want to state it categorically clear that Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium is the best stadium in Nigeria. I have gone round the stadium, from the tennis courts to the badminton court, the squash court, the gymnastics hall and swimming pool, all I can say is that the state government invested hugely in the sports sector.

“With the facilities on ground, Edo can host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), African Games and the Olympics.”

“Governor Godwin Obaseki is doing well in the area of engaging the youths through sports and I know in the nearest future, Edo will become a force to reckon with in the sports industry,” Alabi said.

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He disclosed that Kwara would study the model of the refurbished Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium to ensure that his state hosts national competitions in the nearest future.

On his part, the Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Bayelsa State, Daniel Igali lauded Obaseki for building world-class sporting facilities across the state.

“I am so proud of the Edo State Government for putting up wonderful facilities across the state in a COVID-19 ravaged society at a time where there were so many restrictions. It is not just here at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium. I have been to virtually all sporting facilities here. Everywhere I have been to is fantastic.

“Compared to what we have had in the last couple of festivals, this, I think, ranks among some of the best that we have had. I want to on behalf of Bayelsa State, appreciate the government of Edo for putting up such a fantastic tournament.”

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30 percent of Pele’s Assets Go To Widow – lawyer

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The 30 percent of the assets of the late legendary footballer Pele will go to his wife,according to his will disclosed by his lawyer.

The will states that Marcia Cibele Aoki, Pele’s third and last wife, will inherit his mansion in Guaruja, a seaside resort town south of Sao Paulo, where the couple lived, according to her lawyer Luiz Kignel.

Other assets belonging to Pele, who died after battling cancer in late December at age 82, include more real estate and a stake in the Pele brand, Kignel said, adding that a complete inventory has yet to be made.

The remaining 70 percent is reserved for Pele’s children, including an unrecognized daughter that he may have.

“He indicated the possibility of the existence of another daughter, whose recognition will depend on a DNA test, which could not be carried out (on Pele) due to the pandemic and the state of his health,” said Kignel.

According to Kignel, the woman in question is a Brazilian national and she has taken legal steps to be recognized as Pele’s daughter.

In September 2022, a court in Sao Paulo ordered Pele to submit to a DNA test, according to the G1 website. The test must now be performed on one of his seven recognized children.

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Obasanjo Shines, Scores Hat-trick As BBHS Mark 100 Years

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By John Michael Ojo
It was a moment of joy yesterday in Ogun State as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, captained the football team of Baptist Boy High School, Abeokuta the state capital to a glorious victory in  a novelty match as part of the activities lined up to mark  the 100th anniversary of the college.

As a former student of the college, Obasanjo who toed the path of contemporary European stars like Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Neymar in the match, was the star attraction for spectators, many of whom are also former students of the school.

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The encounter which saw the old students battle it out with former teachers of the college ended in a 3-0 victory in favour of the old students with all three goals coming from the former president.

Among the high-profile old students present at the event are Bukola Olopade, a former Sports Commissioner in Ogun State; and Hakeem Akintunde, who is the Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) in the state.

 

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Everton Fires Frank Lampard

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By John Michael Ojo
Relegation threatened Premier League side, Everton has relieved its manager, Frank Lampard of his role as the club’s head coach.

Frank Lampard, a former Chelsea midfielder and coach was sacked on Monday after an agreement was reached by Everton’s board, following a run of poor performances recorded under the tenure of the former British star.

With only three wins so far this season in the Premier League, Everton currently sits in 19th place with 15 points after 20 games played.

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The news of his sack, was convened to him by Farhad Moshiri, the club’s major shareholder through a telephone call after a 357-day spell in charge of the club.

There have been wide speculations over his sack after Everton’s 2-0 loss to West Ham, with Lampard reportedly in a meeting with Moshiri, Chairman Bill Kenwright and Everton’s Director of Football, Kevin Thelwell.

Frank Lampard took over at Goodison with Everton 16th in the table, six points above the relegation zone.

Everton had 10 defeats in the remaining 18 games of the season, but secured their survival with a 3-2 comeback victory against Crystal Palace on what Lampard called “one of the greatest nights” of his career.

He won only 12 of his 44 matches in charge in all competitions, a win percentage of 27.27 that is far worse than his record at Derby (42.1%) and Chelsea (52.4%).

 

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