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19/06/2024

JIMMY DANLADI FOUNDATION: CHAMPIONING YOUTH AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

In an inspiring move to foster the growth of basketball and contribute to human capital development, the Jimmy Danladi Foundation has taken a significant step forward. The foundation has generously offered to support the upcoming 2-day intensive Basketball Referees and Technical Officials clinic organized by the NBBF. This support includes covering accommodation expenses for referees and technical officials traveling from outside Abuja for three days, as well as sponsoring meals throughout the two-day event.

This clinic is not just a refresher for seasoned officials but also serves as a foundational platform for new and aspiring individuals looking to embark on a career in basketball officiating. It is perfectly timed to prepare participants ahead of the year's basketball season kickoff, ensuring they are well-equipped with the latest rules and best practices.

The Jimmy Danladi Foundation is deeply committed to nurturing basketball and sports at large. Their dedication extends beyond events, focusing on empowering youth and creating opportunities through various initiatives. These are ways the foundation plans to make a difference:

1. SPORTS EQUIPMENT DONATION DRIVES: Providing essential sports gear to underprivileged communities to encourage active participation in sports.

2. YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS: Partnering with seasoned athletes and coaches to offer guidance and career advice to young sports enthusiasts.

3. HEALTH AND WELLNESS WORKSHOPS: Promoting healthy living among youths through educational sessions on nutrition, exercise, and mental health.

4. COMMUNITY SPORTS LEAGUES: Establishing local leagues to provide structured competition that fosters talent and teamwork.

5. INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS: Creating opportunities for young athletes to learn from different cultures and training techniques abroad.

The foundation is keen on collaborating with like-minded organizations and individuals who share their vision of uplifting young people through sports. With a plethora of initiatives in the pipeline, the Jimmy Danladi Foundation is poised to make a lasting impact on youth and sports development.

Stay tuned for more updates on their transformative projects that are set to change the landscape of youth empowerment through sports.

03/09/2023

Early Kick off

FT Utrecht 1-5 Feyenoord

03/09/2023

NEW SQUAD FOR PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN: 𝟏𝟏 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 this summer and Luis as new manager! 🔴🔵

How do you rate their window from 1 to 10? ✨

Ousmane Dembélé 🇫🇷
Randal Kolo Muani 🇫🇷
Lucas Hernandez 🇫🇷
Gonçalo Ramos 🇵🇹
Bradley Barcola 🇫🇷
Marco Asensio 🇪🇸
Manuel Ugarte 🇺🇾
Milan Skriniar 🇸🇰
Arnau Tenas 🇪🇸
Kang-In Lee 🇰🇷
Cher Ndour 🇵🇹
➕ Xavi Simons, loaned out to RB Leipzig 🇳🇱

22/08/2023

Atule Joseph Masaty makes NPFL Best XI, wins Midfielder of the 2022/2023 NPFL season

The Award Ceremony was put together by League Bloggers.

Recall that Atule left Lobi Stars of Makurdi to Enyimba FC of Aba.

~ Paul Igbashangev

31/08/2022

Chelsea FC Making some last minute moves
https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/rumor-chelsea-open-talks-sign-portugal-international-transfer-deadline-told-neymar-move-not-possible-reports?ref=footballpage&key2=885563

Chelsea have started talks with AC Milan over signing forward Rafael Leao, having been told that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar is unavailable, as per the Times.

24/08/2022

On 24th August, 2012, Cesar Azpilicueta signed for Chelsea Football Club for £7m. The rest is history 🙌

👤 478 Games
⚽ 17 Goals
🏆 x2 Premier League
🏆 x1 FA Cup
🏆 x1 EFL Cup
🏆 x1 Champions League
🏆 x2 Europa League
🏆 x1 Super Cup
🏆 x1 Club World Cup

He won it all. Proper Chelsea 💙

~ Chelsea Football News

23/08/2022

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-reasons-manchester-united-better-team-without-cristiano-ronaldo?key2=885563

Should Cristiano Ronaldo continue to start for Manchester United? One of the biggest superstars the game has ever seen has had a turbulent summer.

23/08/2022

https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/5-reasons-manchester-united-better-team-without-cristiano-ronaldo

Should Cristiano Ronaldo continue to start for Manchester United? One of the biggest superstars the game has ever seen has had a turbulent summer.

18/08/2022

This is the first time ever, that the Falconets will be winning all their group games since debuting in this tournament almost 20 years ago.

FT| Nigeria🇳🇬 3 vs Canada 🇨🇦 1
3 Games! 3 Wins! 3 Gone!

3 More To Go! ✅
Go get that trophy by God's grace

9ja battle Netherlands on August 21

18/08/2022

ADOO YINA

ADOO is a daughter of Zaki Yina of Owner Occupiers Makurdi.

She hails from Konshisha Local Government Area but was born and brought up in Makurdi of Benue State.

She started her football career at a very tender age while schooling at Waromayo Primary School Akpehe and Angus College, Owner Occupiers Makurdi.

She is currently with the Nigerian U-20 Female National Team, the Falconets at the ongoing U-20 Women World Cup in Costa Rica, wearing Jersey No 3 with her father's name ''Yina''.

She is a midfielder and plies her professional football trade with Nasarawa Amazons FC in the NWFL Premiership like Mercy Michelle Idoko.

Join me in wishing success in her football career.

15/08/2022

ON INTERNATIONAL SCENE.

🚨Nigerian FIFA Elite female referee Mimisen Iyorhe Calvin- Onwuka becomes 1st Nigerian ref at a FIFA tournament in 19 years. 🇳🇬

The Benue state born was the referee to South African's Akhona Makalima in Japan vs Netherlands in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Costa Rica.

Mimisen Iyorhe was the assistant referee 1 at the final game between South Africa 🇿🇦 vs Morocco 🇲🇦 at WAFCON 2022

Representing Naija🇳🇬
We love you💚💚

~ Sportverb