09/09/2025
Player from the Adura Development Football League, (ADFL ), The MVP of Ojokoro Football Tournament organised by HID (the former chairman of OJOKORO LCDA) KORORE OLURINDE wins the ECOWAS Cup with the Nigerian team
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honored the victorious Nigeria Deaf Super Eagles with the national honor of Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) and approved cash awards for their win at the 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championship in Abuja. The president's commendation, relayed through the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD), celebrated the team's historic achievement of their sixth championship title, highlighting the significance of sports in empowering persons with disabilities and fostering national unity.
Key Details
Tournament: 13th West Africa Deaf Football Championship.
Winner: Nigeria's Deaf Super Eagles, who defeated Gambia's Scorpions.
Honors: National honors of the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON).
Cash Awards: Approved cash awards for players and the technical team.
Significance: The victory is seen as a source of pride for Nigeria, a testament to the talent and discipline of deaf athletes, and a powerful symbol of national unity.
Context
NCPWD Support:
The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has consistently advocated for the empowerment of persons with disabilities through sports and other means.
Inclusivity:
This event emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in sports, demonstrating that persons with disabilities can achieve great success and shine on the right platforms.
ECOWAS Support:
The tournament, a major event in the sub-region, was organized with support from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).