The Minister of Sports, Senator John Owan Enoh, has urged the Nigerian Deaf Football national team (the Deaf Eagles) to win the 12th edition of the West African Deaf Football Championship (WADFC), which kicked off in Lagos over the weekend.
Senator Owan Enoh delivered this message while declaring the event open at the magnificent Onikan Waterfront Stadium on Saturday.
Represented by Mrs. Nkana Mbora, Director of Sports in charge of the Lagos liaison office of the Federal Ministry of Sports Development (FMSD), the minister expressed his support for the hosting, noting that this sector of sports has brought laurels to Nigeria in international competitions, such as the recently concluded Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in France, and should not be neglected.
The Minister emphasized that he is fully aware Nigeria is aiming for its fifth championship win, having previously emerged as champions four times, and he wished the team well after witnessing their outstanding football skills.
As the host country, the minister also advised Team Nigeria to play a fatherly role by ensuring that all visiting teams feel welcome.