Zonal elimination: Co-ordinator satisfied with Kebbi’s arrangement

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kebbi is to host the competition as part of preparations for the 18th National Sports Festival scheduled for Nov. 27 to Dec. 9 in Lagos. Gusau told the Kebbi Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, during a courtesy visit on Friday in Birnin Kebbi that the elimination competition […]

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Kebbi is to host the competition as part of preparations for the 18th National Sports Festival scheduled for Nov. 27 to Dec. 9 in Lagos.

Gusau told the Kebbi Deputy Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Aliyu, during a courtesy visit on Friday in Birnin Kebbi that the elimination competition would commence on Sept.17.

“The zonal office has inspected the facilities put in place by the state and the readiness to host the competition which will also involve Zamfara and Sokoto State is not in doubt.

“We are assured of a smooth hosting, especially with the presence of top functionaries and chairmen of sports associations at the venues. This is commendable,’’ he said.

Responding, Aliyu said efforts would be intensified to ensure the competition was conducted under a peaceful environment, with the spirit of good sportsmanship prevailing.

“The few facilities that had not been transformed to standard would be completed before the commencement of the games.

“The state will uphold the honour of hosting other states in the most appropriate way and in line with the ideals of the NSC,’’ he said.

NAN reports that the games to be competed for at the zonal level include football, basketball, hockey and volleyball, with one team each qualifying to represent the zone at the festival.(NAN)