Delta State has emerged victorious in the Basic Education School Sports Competition, emerging national champions at the tournament sponsored by the Nigerian Football Association (NFA) and the National School Sport Federation (NSSF) in Abuja.
This victory automatically qualifies Delta State to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming Under-15 Confirmation of African Football (CAF) Competition.
Samuel Mariere, Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), stated this on Tuesday when the victorious team visited him in Asaba, to formally present the National Championship Cup.
Delta State was crowned champion of the Basic Education School Sports Competition after topping the national championship held in Abuja from September 21 to 27.
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According to Mariere, these children were randomly picked from various schools in the state and their participation was not planned, but they surprisingly came back victorious.
He attributed the success to the grace that follows Governor Sheriff Oborevwori who he described as education-loving governor of the state, noting that “his grace precedes and we shall always emerge victorious as we go on to represent Nigeria in the CAF.”
Mariere also announced that the governor had approved the commencement of Basic School Sports, where every school from the local government to the senatorial level will be selected for competition, with the finals to be held in Asaba, the state capital.
He added that the victorious children would be handed over to the Delta State Sports Commission to be formally groomed. This, he emphasised, is not limited to football as other sports would also be included.
Also speaking, Joshua Akporiaye the Sports Officer in charge of Basic Education School Sports, announced that Delta State led the competition with 13 points, followed by Ekiti with 10 points, while Enugu placed third with 7 points.
