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Enabulele Vows To Make Edo Hub For Sporting Excellence As Festival Committee Is Inaugurated

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February 7, 2025

In preparation for a state festival billed for April, 2025, Deputy Governor of Edo Hon. Dennis Idahosa on Monday inaugurated an Edo State Sports Festival Committee at Government House on Monday.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Deputy Governor who is directly in charge of the state sports commission, expressed confidence in the committee’s ability to deliver a successful fourth edition of the Edo State Sports Festival.

Idahosa, describing the sports festival as a key initiative of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration to enhance grassroots sports development, expressed the state’s readiness to consolidate its position as a leader in sports development, as

“Today, we are inaugurating a committee tasked with organizing Edo’s 4th Sports Festival.

“This festival is a strategic step towards strengthening sports in the state, ensuring talent development, and preparing athletes for future competitions, including the 2025 National Sports Festival,” Idahosa stated.

The Deputy Governor who emphasized the importance of teamwork, urged committee members to work diligently to ensure an impactful festival.

He highlighted that without regular competitions, athletes would struggle to achieve their full potential.

“The state’s sports festival serves as a crucial platform for identifying and nurturing talent while encouraging participation from all local government areas. It will also play a vital role in the selection process for Edo’s contingent on the National Sports Festival next year,” he added.

On his part, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee and Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission (ESSC), Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, expressed gratitude to the government for its unwavering commitment to sports development.

“As a committee, we fully understand the responsibility placed upon us. We assure the government and people of Edo State that we will execute our duties with utmost dedication and excellence,” Enabulele said.

He reiterated the administration’s vision of making Edo a hub for sporting excellence in Nigeria, vowing that the festival would meet global standards and uphold the principles of fairness, competition, and sportsmanship.

“Edo State has a rich history of sporting achievements. This festival provides an opportunity to celebrate our current athletes while discovering new talents who will represent the state and the nation at higher levels,” he added.

Enabulele also pledged to collaborate with key stakeholders, including sports associations, board members, sponsors, and the general public, ensuring transparency and innovation in planning and execution.

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UCL, EPL: Petr Cech Advises Chelsea On How To Win Trophies

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May 4, 2026

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Chelsea legend, Petr Cech, has advised his old club on how to win the UEFA Champions League or the English Premier League.

Chelsea are already out of the Premier League title race this season, and they are at risk of missing out on UEFA Champions League qualification for next season because they are currently not in the ninth position on the Premier League table.

Speaking to The Athletic about Chelsea, Cech said that the Blues need to change their philosophy of signing only young players if they want to win the Premier League or Champions League.

According to the former goalkeeper, the Premier League west London club needs to add experienced players to mentor the young players in the squad.

“You have to look at what you want to achieve. You can have young, talented players, and you can win, but it’s very rare that you manage to do that,” he said.

“If you want to win every season and compete every season, that does not go together.

“You have to change your philosophy. Certain things don’t go together because, in order to win a Champions League or a Premier League… these are really tough competitions, and you have to be consistent.

“You need to have a strong core of the team. And then you can bring young, talented players who will grow faster and then will be held by the experienced players to help navigate them through difficult times when they come.”

Currently, Chelsea have just one player, Tosin Adarabioyo, who is over 28 this season, and the defender has not been playing regularly.

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Enabulele Lauds Okpebholo’s Bold Reforms As Edo Sports Witnesses Revival

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April 30, 2026

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for what he described as a bold and transformative approach to sports development.

Speaking on efforts to reposition sports in the state, Enabulele noted that with Okpebholo’s visionary leadership, the sector has witnessed renewed growth.

In a statement issued by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, the Edo Sports Commission boss attributed the progress to the governor’s strategic policies and sustained commitment to youth development, which he said have laid the foundation for a more structured and results-driven system.

“His Excellency has demonstrated clear vision and genuine commitment to sports development. The level of support we are receiving has significantly repositioned Edo as a competitive force in national sporting events,” he said.

He explained that targeted investments in grassroots development are already producing results, with a growing number of young talents being identified and nurtured across multiple disciplines.

“We are deliberately building from the grassroots. A large percentage of our athletes today are homegrown, which speaks to the sustainability of our development model,” Enabulele added.

The Commission, he noted, is also shifting away from an over-reliance on football to a broader multi-sport focus.

Edo State, he said, is now recording improved performances in athletics, combat sports, and other emerging areas.

“Our goal is to strengthen all sports. The results are beginning to show across different disciplines, and this is only the start,” he said.

Enabulele further pointed to ongoing improvements in sports infrastructure and athlete welfare as critical factors in sustaining performance and encouraging wider participation among young people.

“We are building a system that will endure. With the continued support of the governor, Edo is on course to becoming a dominant force in sports at both national and international levels,” he stated.

He expressed confidence that the current momentum would translate into greater achievements for Edo athletes, reaffirming the Commission’s commitment to excellence, discipline, and long-term development.