IGALI DECRIES LACK OF PREPARATION FOR WRESTLERS……HAILS ADEKUOROYE By Akeem Busari

The President of Nigeria Wrestling Federation, Hon.Daniel Igali, has decried the apparent lack of preparations for Nigerian wrestlers ,as the Rio 2016 Olympic games draws near. In a chat with the Writer (Akeem Busari), the former Olympic gold medalist, was irked that the plans to adequately prepare the athletes for the Olympics through tournaments,have repeatedly been scuttled by the lack of funds.

“It is indeed, sad to state that only Odunayo Adekuoroye, has had some preparations for the Olympics, Hon. Igali, lamented”

“Other wrestlers who were supposed to attend a tournament in Brazil, earlier this month, were sent back home due to supposed lack of funds. Sports authorities felt the money could be better used for an irrigation project” An obviously angry Igali,continued.

“Meanwhile, we spent over 300 million naira on the Golden Eaglets, but 20 million for wrestlers was too much an investment in an Olympic year. It is sad,” he said.

Speaking further, he commended female wrestler and commonwealth champion, Odunayo Adekuoroye, for leading her team,Mumbai Garuba,to emerge the champions of the Indian Pro Wrestling League.

Daniel Igali, President Nigeria Wrestling Federation. photo credit: igali.com

Adekuoroye, who fought in the 53 kg won all her six bouts by a combined score of 59-2. She was also declared as the most
outstanding wrestler in the league. The Nigeria Wrestling Federation is very proud of how well,’Odunayo, represented the country in India. That was a good stepping stone for the Olympics,” he enthused.

SECRETS OF IGHALO’S SUCCESS- By Akeem Busari

The rich scoring vein of Odion Jude Ighalo, has been described by followers of the game and pundits as amazing and record setting. This present season, the Ajegunle born striker has scored 13 goals in the EPL and a total of 28 goals in the calendar year.

Despite the technical analysis,the real secret behind Ighalo’s fast rising profile has been revealed to be his love and undying passion for the less privileged, particularly, in his beloved Ajegunle.

In the past two years, Ighalo has become recognised as one of the major sponsors of the very influential and life changing, Wazobia Widows Foundation. This foundation which was established 12 years ago by Pastor Benjamin Igoh, has largely, been responsible for the financial and moral upkeep of hundreds of hapless and poor widows in the ghetto of Ajegunle.

Beyond all rhetorics, the real secret of his success has been disclosed by Pastor Igoh. “Unknown to many people, Odion,is a
devout christian and also a strong prayer warrior, who believes so much in God,” he explained.

However,the major assists for Ighalo, has been coming from the relentless and fervent prayers from the widows, on whose faces and hearts, he has brought untold joy and happiness,” added the youthful pastor.

It would be recalled that on the eve of Christmas, Ighalo, in conjunction with Pastor Igoh and Wazobia Widows Foundation gave out cash gifts, clothing materials, bags of rice and other food items to the widows, in the spirit of the festive season.