Naija! E be like say our people don wake up to better things as Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, don deklar di 2026 Amputee Football Boot Camp open for Ilorin. Dis one no be small matter o!
As di governor talk through di Executive Chairman of Kwara State Sports Commission, Bolakale Mogaji, e show say dem serious for inclusive sports development. E don make am clear say dem go dey prioritize programs wey go empower persons wey get disabilities, plus promote talent wey dey ground.
For statement wey di Kwara State Sports Commission Press Secretary, Mustapha Olayiwola, release, di governor talk say dem go need plenty support from institutions and stakeholders to make amputee football shine like diamond. E even yarn say if dem get better facilities and modern equipment, di athletes go perform better for national and international levels. Na strategy wey dey pay, my people!
“Government sabi say di potential for amputee sports dey plenty, and dem go continue to support anything wey go promote inclusion and competitiveness globally,” a say. Collaboration among sports administrators, coaches, di private sector and media dey vital too, my guys.
Di Director of Football at di Sports Commission, Mr Bello Ola, dey burst with joy as dem start di boot camp. E call am major step for structured development of di sports for Kwara State. Na grassroots talent identification be di koko, and dis boot camp na correct platform to discover and groom future stars wey go shine for competitions.
Di fitness expert and ambassador coach, Akorede Monsuru, follow join talk about di importance of sport-specific fitness. E talk say training no suppose only happen for gym, true true! “Athletes need to dey consistent and disciplined. Coaches go need professional fitness instructors to achieve beta results,” e add.
Na wetin Mr Yahaya Olatunji, di Amputee Football Ambassador, talk wey vex me! E point out sey celebrities and social media fit help dey promote inclusive sports. “If dem sabi how to use social media well and bring plenty local competitions, e go make people sabi amputee football for Kwara State and even attract eye globally,” h im talk.
Di Chairman of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter, Mr Ismail Ayodeji, represented by Mr Michael Odetunde, still input sey di media na correct partner for growth of amputee football. E emphasize sey collaboration between coaches and journalists go make dem reach more people, even using local languages.
Di Head Coach, Mr Gbenga Dosumu, don show appreciation to di Amputee Football Association as dem recognize am. E talk say passion and genuine interest dey important to succeed for dis sport, and im go dey fully committed to di athletes.
Dr Sarafadeen Olalekan Oyeleke, di National Team Captain and advocate for di Nigeria Amputee Football Federation, also give shoutout to Kwara State Sports Commission for their support. E yan sey di boot camp dey structured to develop junior and youth players for competitive levels.
As e be now, di 2026 Amputee Football Boot Camp dey part of di bigger picture for Kwara state to make inclusive sports dey better. No be joke, my people! Dis boot camp dey show how Kwara dey serious about sports excellence and long-term athlete development.
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