Sport

European football clubs have begun scouting for promising young players in Delta State as part of efforts to identify and develop emerging talents for opportunities in professional football abroad. The scouting programme, featuring representatives of Slavia Prague FC of the Czech Republic and Widzew Łódź FC of Poland, held at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, attracted young footballers seeking opportunities to advance their careers in Europe. The programme involved U-18 players associated with Slavia Prague…

The 9th National Youth Games officially kicked off on Friday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declaring the event open. The President was represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications and former Minister of Sports Mr. Sunday Dare. In his remarks, President Tinubu described the Games as a “veritable platform for discovering and nurturing talents” that have gone on to represent Nigeria at local, continental, and international…

…As 8th NYG kicks off in Asaba As the 8th National Youth Games, (NYG), kicked off in Asaba, Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state was renowned for effective sports development in Nigeria. Oborevwori said this on Thursday, at the official commencement of the 2024 NYG at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. He said: “It is our joy and pride to host this event for the second year in a row. Delta…