Edo State Sports Commission boss, Desmond Enabulele, has expressed satisfaction with Team Edo athletes performance so far as they continue to outshine their opponents in the ongoing South-South Zonal Elimination Games across various venues in Benin City. He heaped praises on them for their dedication and sportsmanship
Enabulele expressed satisfaction with the organization and smooth proceedings so far just as he commended Team Edo athletes’ performances.
Enabulele gave the commendation when he visited athletes across all the events centers in Benin. He embarked on a tour of all the venues, including Wire Road, St. Maria Goretti Girls’ College, Adolor College, and the Crescent Sports Club on Iriri Road.
“It is quite encouraging to see our athletes giving their best and showcasing their skills on this significant platform. You are not just representing Edo State; you are ambassadors of the South-South region. Your efforts today will pave the way for future successes,” he added.
Enabulele expressed optimism about the chances of Team Edo qualifying in most of the games to represent the zone at the National Sports Festival in Ogun State, noting the importance of the elimination games as a stepping stone to the games in Ogun State.
Meanwhile, the Edo Football team has qualified for the National Sports Festival proper. The Coach Osayomore Aghahowa led football team (Male) were forced to a 1-1 by Team Delta in their last game on Wednesday.
Team Edo topped the round robin league with 7 points after thrashing Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom 3-0, 3-1 respectively on day one. Delta on the other hand came second with 5 points. Both teams are qualified to represent the South South at the Ogun Games.
At Ihogbe College venue of the Beach Volleyball contest, Edo State Beach Volleyball team defeated Akwa Ibom 2:0 to qualify for the Gateway Games while Rivers also defeated their Delta State opponents to clinch the remaining ticket for the female Beach Volleyball event.
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