The Aguiyi Ironsi Cantonment was a cynosure of sporting excellence, as Paris Africana international School, led by Director, Engr. Gbenga Nowoola hosted its 3rd Annual Inter-house Sports, with Ex-Super Eagles Stars thrilled with top-notch sporting performances.

Ex-Super Eagles stars threw support for a system through which Sports men were unearthed decades ago. President, Nigerian Players’ Union, Tijanni Babangida, 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist, Emmanuel Babayaro, and NFF Technical Officer, Garba Lawal were at the ground to light up the torch and provide mentorship for the young and aspiring sports starlets of the institution.

The Minister of Sports, Hon. Sunday Dare reiterated that the ministry will not stop working round the clock to ensure Nigeria returns to the era it produced international athletes for the country from a robust school sports system.

In his remarks delivered by the Media Aide to the Minister, Kola Daniel, he said “sports stars like Daniel Amokachi, Emmanuel Babayaro and so on were unearthed through a functional school sports system and my principal, Hon. Sunday Dare is committed to returning our schools to its invaluable place in sports stars development”.

Ex-Super Eagles goalie, Emmanuel Babayaro said “I was thrilled with the atmosphere as soon as I got in. I love the investment Paris Africana international School has made in sports and this will be the beginning of greatness for the talents in the school. We will always provide mentorship and support to this kids, so they grow to be better than we were”.

Reacting thereafter, the Director of the School, Engr. Gbenga Nowoola expressed delight with the willingness of the ex internationals to provide mentorship and support to the young aspiring Sports starlets in the school. He said that the school will keep providing a platform for the students to hone their skills until they get to professional level.

Paris Africana international Schools, Abuja is one of the leading institutions in the country with it’s robust model for combining sound education and sports training.

” I am glad to announce the approval of your appointment as consultant to our great union,” Babangida said.

He added that the appointment of the renowned football administrator is hinged on his immense experiences as a former footballer, as well as, the management of football in various exalted capacities.

” Your appointment is based on your pedigree, as an astute football administrator with a deep working knowledge both on the technical and business aspect of the game.

” As Consultant to the union, you will be required to provide consultation on content, logistics, marketing, as well as other variables on behalf of the union, ” the former Ajax Amsterdam star player further explained