Renowned critic and former Chairman of Gombe Football Club, Alhaji Ahmed Shuaibu Gara-Gombe, has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to Nigerian sports by hosting Team Nigeria to a special dinner at the ongoing ITTF-Africa Championships in Tunis.
Gara-Gombe, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Green White Green Sports Center Limited, visited the Rades Multi-Sports Complex, venue of the continental event, and hosted the players and their officials to a warm meal as part of his efforts to motivate them to excel in the competition.
He told the delegation that “As a proud Nigerian, I’m deeply invested in the success of our teams across all sports,” adding, “This table tennis team holds a special place in my heart. Seeing these young men and women represent our country inspires me to support and encourage them.”
Gara-Gombe explained that his gesture was aimed at boosting the morale of the players. “I’ve visited the venue twice to cheer them on, and I felt they needed an extra boost of motivation.
“That’s why I decided to host them for a meal—to lift their spirits and help them give their best for Nigeria. I’m truly impressed by their discipline and the way they’ve conducted themselves under the guidance of our legend, Segun Toriola. This is my humble token of support, and I wish them success in all their matches.”
In appreciation, President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, described Gara-Gombe’s visit and gesture as a morale booster for the entire Nigerian contingent.
“We sincerely thank Mr. Gara-Gombe for taking the time to visit the team over the past two days, cheering them on and encouraging them,” Oshodi said. “His generous act of hosting the team to a delightful meal in Tunis is both inspiring and uplifting. He has proven himself to be a true friend of table tennis and a passionate supporter of sports in general.”
ITTF-Africa Championships: Gara-Gombe boosts Team Nigeria in Tunis
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