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FG seeks N21bn to renovate national stadium Lagos
FG seeks N21bn to renovate national stadium Lagos
The Federal Government requires over N21 billion for the renovation of the national stadium in Surulere, Lagos.
Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare, disclosed this during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation work at the stadium on Friday.
Dare said the ministry had only been able to secure four per cent of the amount needed for the renovation of the sporting edifice.
The stadium was built in 1972 under the regime of General Yakubu Gowon and hosted the 1973 African Games in which Nigeria emerged champions for the first time. It also hosted the 1980 AFCON, with the men’s football national team ruling Africa for the first time ever as well.
It later became a venue for religious and social gatherings and was taken over by hoodlums, squatters, hawkers and bar operators.
Dare said on Friday that Kensington Adebutu, the chairman of Premier Lotto, agreed to fund the refurbishment of “the football pitch and tracks and digital scoreboard” with N400 million.
The minister added that “80 per cent of the job for all those three items is almost done”.
He called for intervention from private organisations to “adopt” other facilities that require renovation in the stadium.
“We needed N21 billion to fix this place as at three years (ago). We only got an injection of N400 million or maybe N400 million plus. About four per cent of the 100 per cent of what we need. We were realistic. We approached funders, and they asked for priority projects, and we listed eight of them,” Dare said.
“And the funder said he was going to do the football pitch and tracks and digital scoreboard. Now 80 per cent of the job for all those three items is almost done.
“As I said, there is no silver bullet because if I need 100 per cent and I have four per cent with an additional two per cent from the government, I have to keep going.”
The minister also said the stadium owed about N600 million in electricity bills in 2018.
He added that the water bill was over “N150 million” but “we’ve been able to restore the water”.
“When you look at the debt profile, it is huge. The stadium was left for 17 years with nothing happening,” he added.
FG seeks N21bn to renovate national stadium Lagos
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Chelsea thrash West Ham to stay on track for Europe
Chelsea thrash West Ham to stay on track for Europe
Chelsea strengthened their chances of securing European football next season, cruising to victory against West Ham at Stamford Bridge.
It took just 15 minutes for The Blues to get their noses in front with Cole Palmer reacting quickest to meet a loose ball in the West Ham box.
West Ham almost hit back immediately when Jarrod Bowen’s header crashed back off the crossbar, but it was one-way traffic from then on.
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The Blues doubled their lead on the half-hour mark through Conor Gallagher before Noni Madueke headed in the third six minutes later.
Nicolas Jackson struck twice in the second half to round off a wholly positive afternoon for the Blues.
With just three games left to play, Chelsea’s season seems to be heading for a strong finish as they have climbed up to seventh and sit just two points shy of sixth-placed Newcastle, while West Ham, who have two games remaining, stay ninth.
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Tyson Fury arrives S’Arabia for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight (photos/video)
Tyson Fury arrives S’Arabia for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight (photos/video)
WBC Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has landed in Saudi Arabia ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
Fury takes on bitter rival Usyk in a heavyweight division unifier on May 18 in the Middle East.
Tyson Fury
He touched down in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 4, with a massive entourage featuring his family, friends and trainer SugarHill Steward.Fury and Co looked thrilled as they posed for photos in Riyadh.
Tyson Fury lands in Saudi Arabia with huge entourage
The group were presented with incredible bouquets of flowers and given hot drinks after a seven-hour flight from the UK.
Neither fighter has tasted defeat in their respective careers meaning fans would have a good time in what is going to be the fight of the century.
Fury has had three months to recover after pulling out of the original February 17 fight with an eye injury.
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Haaland four goals propel Man City to 5-1 victory against Wolves
Haaland four goals propel Man City to 5-1 victory against Wolves
Erling Haaland showcased his goal-scoring prowess by netting four times as Manchester City secured a dominant 5-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, keeping their hopes alive for a fourth consecutive Premier League title.
Responding to Arsenal’s earlier victory over Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s side delivered a commanding performance, closing the gap to just one point behind the league leaders with a game in hand.
Haaland’s goal-scoring exhibition began in the 12th minute when he calmly converted a penalty after a late challenge in the box. He then doubled City’s lead in the 35th minute with a towering header from Rodri’s cross.
Speaking after the match, Haaland expressed his delight, acknowledging his father’s legacy at the club and celebrating his remarkable tally of 25 goals for the season.
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The Norwegian striker added two more goals from the penalty spot, completing his first-ever four-goal haul and extinguishing any hopes of a Wolves comeback.
Guardiola praised Haaland’s performance, highlighting his journey back to form after a foot injury earlier in the season. Substitute Julian Alvarez sealed City’s victory with a late goal.
Despite a consolation goal from Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan, the visitors struggled to match City’s clinical finishing and made too many errors, according to manager Gary O’Neil.
With the title race heating up, City now sits just one point behind Arsenal, with three games left to play. Guardiola remains focused on securing the necessary points to clinch the title, while Arsenal looks ahead to challenging fixtures against Manchester United and Everton in their final two games.
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