Africa's football governing body, Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed satisfaction with the re-modelled facilities at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta, which further justified the Ogun State Government's huge investment in sporting infrastructure and development
The Executive Director of WAFU, Mr. Philip Chare, disclosed this while inspecting the Sports Arena in preparation for the forthcoming U–17 West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Nations Cup, alongside the Chairman of the Ogun State Football Association and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Board Member, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, admired the 25,000‑seater stadium for its Modern Locker Rooms, Press and Medical facilities, Security post and flawless floodlighting, saying the venue meets all CAF standard and suitable for the continental competition.
The State Commissioner for Sports Development, Hon. Wasiu Isiaka shortly after the inspection, described the approval as a proud moment for Ogun State and a testament to the sustained commitment of the Dapo-Abiodun led administration to the overall development of sports and sporting activities in the State.
He added that hosting countries from across Africa would not only elevate the state’s profile but also energise local businesses and fans, submitting that the approval shows the growth of sports infrastructure in the country and has made Nigeria a serious nation in sports infrastructure.
“It shows that the investment of Ogun State Government in sports development is yielding results. After the National Sports Festival, we have held an International friendly here, Nigeria's Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon and in the next two weeks, we are going to hold the 3rd combined U18/U20 African Athletics Championships and of course the WAFU 17 is coming later in the year, it shows the mission and objectives of our investment has been achieved,” he said.
The Commissioner revealed that the achievement was not just for Ogun State, but the Country at large, saying it had put Nigeria positively on the world map.
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