Zone 1 inspects facilities for zonal eliminations

The zonal coordinator, Mr. Steve Olarinoye led representatives from Lagos and Ogun to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan which is one of the venues selected for the competition. The General Manager of Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Folake Oyelakin took the inspection team round the basketball court, Volleyball court and handball courts. Olarinoye, […]

The zonal coordinator, Mr. Steve Olarinoye led representatives from Lagos and Ogun to the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba Ibadan which is one of the venues selected for the competition.

The General Manager of Oyo State Sports Council, Mrs. Folake Oyelakin took the inspection team round the basketball court, Volleyball court and handball courts.

Olarinoye, NSC zone 1 co-ordinator however disclosed to newsmen that Lagos as host State has decided to opt out of the preliminaries which now left the battle that will be on home and away bases though on a same venue between only Oyo State and Ogun State.

Speaking with newsmen after the inspection, the director of coaching, Ogun State Sports Council, Samson Oyeledun expressed satisfaction with the state of facilities at Lekan Salami Stadium, saying it’s not below expectation.

“I’m impressed with what I saw here although they promised to put finishing touches to few places noticed that needed attention but by and large these facilities are in good shape”, Oyeledun noted.

While speaking on the level of their preparations for the bi-annual sporting event he disclosed that Ogun would commence its close camping soon.

“With the blessing of our sports loving Governor, Ibikunle Amosun we would start our close camping before this week runs out and we are going to give the preparations all the attention it deserves ”, the ex-international noted.