The 2022 edition of Adron Games will kick off with a finely poised spectacle when Adron Contractors test the resistance of Ex Super Eagles stars in the curtain raiser for the Games.

The clash will hold on the 10th of November, 2022 at Yaba College of Technology, with Adron Contractors ready to stage an upset against players who once flew the flag of Nigeria.

The ex Super Eagles squad list features: Friday Ekpo, Friday ‘Elastic’ Elahor, ex PSG player, Godwin Opara, AFCON 1990 silver medalist, Wasiu Ipaye, Ex Schalke 04 goalmachine, Victor Agali, Dosu Jr., veteran coach, Loveday Omoruyi, legendary Super Falcons goalkeeper, Ann Chiejine, Seun Osiyemi etc.

GMD, Adron Homes, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, D.G, Adron Homes, Mr Ayodeji Omoniyi, Mr. Temglo, Games consultant Waidi Akanni, amongst others, will grace the epic showdown.

The game is will be the curtain raiser to herald the start of the 6th edition of Adron Games between Nov. 10th – 12th, 2022. This year’s edition is dubbed “The Fit are the Best” and will feature no less than 18 sports in total.

The much awaited principal cup finally got underway on Friday as Igbobi college and and Government College Kaduna raised the curtain on the competition in a grand style at the Agege stadium, Lagos.

According to the Minister of youth and sports development Mr. Sunday Dare who is the brain behind the revival of the principal cup “it’s a dream come true to be here today, to watch young stars kick off the National Principal cup. We are so proud of what they’ve done today. It is my hope that young talents will be discovered from this principal cup to become the likes of Daniel Amokachi , Franklin Howard, Tajudeen Disu, Waidi Akanni who are here as a source of inspiration to these young stars.”

He further said “The
Principal’s cup brought friendship and fostered unity, therefore we want to bring back its lost glory. Some products of the Principal’s cup include Segun Odegbami ,Daniel Amokachi, Henry Nwosu, Tajudeen Disu , Ali jeje who became notable internationals.”

While reiterating his Vision, he said “Part of my vision when I assumed office is talents discovery . I will be glad if talents discovered here can become world stars like The Amokachis, Ekejia, Odegbamis, Adokiyes of this world.”

Notable dignitaries who graced the occasion include Deputy Governor of Edo state; Comrade Phillip Shaibu, Honourable Minister of State for Education Chief Emeka Nwajiuba, NFF Vice presidents Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi, Shehu Dikko, Daniel Amokachi, President of Nigerian Olympic Committee and a host of others.

The Minister concluded by saying “The principal cup has come to stay.
The students must combine football with education , they should emulate ex internationals who combined education with football like Segun Odegbami, Adokie Amiesimaka, Dr Felix Owolabi, Patrick Ekeji, Seyi Olofinjana and others”.

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Media office of the Minister of Youth and Sports Development

The recent poor performance by the Super Eagles against Sierra Leone is a source of worry to all Nigerians and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) must be ready to take a bold decision on Gernot Rohr if the slide continues, a source in the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has said.
According to the impeccable source,

“The two legged draw against Sierra Leone calls to question the technical competence and commitment of Gernot Rohr to the team. The Super Eagles is Nigerian’s biggest football brand which cannot be toyed with. If Rohr fails to meet the expectations of millions of Nigerians, then we will have no choice but to do the needful. The NFF must be ready to take the bull by the horns instead of hastily defending Rohr. This poor result trend should not repeat itself, otherwise we shall review the entire team set up. The Super Eagles represent more than 200 million people, they wear our national colour and sing the national anthem. They don’t represent any individuals or federation, but the entire country.

The aspirations of millions of Nigerians cannot be mortgaged by an individual or small group of people”

The source further said “The match against Sierra Leone is a wake up call to review the entire Eagles set up, the coach, players and even those who administer the game. The Ministry has a responsibility to review what happened to avoid a repeat of such poor performance in the future.”

This is coming on the trail of NFF President Amaju Pinnick defence of Rohr. Amaju had told the BBC

“Nobody is happy about what happened against Sierra Leone in both matches. But it is not enough to sack the coach because his team is still top of the Nations Cup group after four matches.

“His statistics speaks volume for him, so on what indexes do we want to sack him considering the contract recently signed by both parties.

“No matter how emotional and disappointed the fans are, there’s no basis to sack him now and he deserves to keep his job.”

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Media Office to the Honourable Minister of  Youth and Sports Development

Speaking to Brila FM on the Pits Bull, the former Everton striker stated that staying with relegated Leganes will not be good for their quality and for the Super Eagles.

“Chidozie Awaziem have been link with a move to Besiktas that is my former club i haven’t heard anything last week but it was a bit stronger last two weeks but it will happen.

“Omeruo too there was a link for him to return to the Premiership, it will be a good move definitely.

“I won’t appreciate them staying in the lower League because they have so much quality and being a member of the Super Eagles we need their experience in the topflight football we need them to up their game when they play for the Super Eagles.

Leganes were confirmed relegated following a 2-2 draw with Laliga champions Real Madrid at the Butarque with Celta Vigo picking maximum point against relegated Espanyol.