Sport Minister Make A Shocking REmark On U-23 Team (RIO 2016)

Excited about the qualification of the Nigeria U-23 team for the semi finals of the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016, the


Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports has again assured players and officials of the team that they will be given all that is due to them.

Addressing the players and officials after the 2-0 defeat of Denmark in Saturday’s quarter final match in Salvador, the Sports Minister, Barrister Solomon Dalung, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Mr. Chinyeaka Ohaa, said:

“I am happy to be a Nigerian, because in spite of all the challenges, you have taken the world by storm; you have by your performance, given happiness to more than 160 million Nigerians.
Football is the biggest unifying factor in Nigeria today. From Mr. President to the average Nigerian you have made everyone proud today.

“I am humbled by your efforts, your commitment, your patriotism. I want to assure you that your sacrifices will not be in vain. Aside whatever the NFF have for you, we will as much as possible, make you happy, if only you will be patient with us. Today, with your performance, I am convinced that you will get that gold.”

It was learnt that the Ministry of Youth and Sports has refunded to Captain Mikel Obi the $4,600 he paid for the team in São Paulo on their way to Salvador.

Responding, Mikel said: “We want to thank you for your fatherly support. In truth, there have been a lot of challenges, but every time we go onto the field, we forget about everything and make sure our fatherland comes first. We have done that so far and we will continue to do that, but we need more motivation.”

RIO 2016 most Inspirational moment, US and New Zealand runners HELP each other after fall during 5,000m

 Two athletes have provided one of the most inspirational moments of the Rio Olympics so far when they tripped over each other in the women's 5,000 metres - then helped one another to carry on.


American Abbey D'Agnostino and Nikki Hamblin of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race today when D'Agnostino appeared to clip Hamblin's heel, sending both tumbling to the ground.

But instead of appearing frustrated that their dreams of glory were apparently over, both women put on a display of the Olympic spirit that will live on long after the Games are over.

D'Agnostino, 24, immediately got up to help her rival - then, as it became clear that she had a right ankle injury, Hamblin tried to help her continue.

Both athletes attempted to start chasing after the pack that had left them. But D'Agostino could not keep going as her knee had apparently twisted awkwardly in the fall.

She told Hamblin to go on as she collapsed on to all fours on the track. But the camera then came back to D'Agostino and she was back on her feet and running again.

Almaz Ayana won the heat in 15:04.35, and Hamblin, who continued on as well, ran 16:43. D'Agostino, who has previously run 15:03 in the event, finished last in 17:10.02.  

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American Abbey D'Agnostino (right) and Nikki Hamblin (left) of New Zealand were 3,000m into the race when D'Agnostino appeared to clip Hamblin's heel, sending both tumbling to the ground

Source: dailymail

Rio 2016: Nigeria defeat Denmark 2-0, To play Germany in semi-final (photos)

 Nigeria's Under 23 team at the Rio 2016 Olympics have qualified to the Semi-finals of the tournament and stand a high chance of winning a medal after defeating Denmark 2-0.


Team captain John Mikel Obi continued his sensational display at the tournament with a man of the match performance and scored Nigeria's first goal in the 16th minute after a cutback pass by Imoh Ezekiel. see more photos after the cute...

Team Nigeria Disgrace themselve at the RIO 2016 Opening Ceremony

 Colin Udoh and Aleander Wolff – a sports Journalist, sports Illustrated and Senior Writer currently covering the Olympics game at Brazil, lamented over Team Nigeria who wore a tracksuits in the open ceremony of RIO 2016. This happen as a result of the failure of Nigeria official outfits could not get to Brazil on time.

could this be that Nigeria official did not know what to put on at the opening ceremony? na d corruption still they follow them? loz!