By Tolulope Oguntimehin

...Preparations for the African Games kick into high gear as 10 players,officials join the training camp.

 

Dr. Ademola Are, the President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF), recently expressed his profound appreciation for the unwavering support of Honorable Kunle Soname towards the development of rugby in the country. 

During a recent visit to Ogun State, Dr. Are had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Soname personally to convey his gratitude for the invaluable assistance rendered to Nigeria's senior rugby team, the Black Stallions, in their quest to qualify for the Olympics.

In his remarks, Dr. Are emphasized the significance of Mr. Soname's support, especially considering the relatively smaller scale of rugby compared to football in Nigeria. He highlighted Mr. Soname's decision to stand by and support the federation despite the sport's lesser prominence, underscoring the depth of gratitude felt by the entire rugby community for his generosity.

Furthermore, Dr. Are revealed that Mr. Soname has not only provided financial support but has also pledged to continue offering assistance as the federation ramps up preparations for the upcoming African Games. 

This commitment from Mr. Soname is viewed as a significant boon for the team's aspirations, with Dr. Are expressing optimism about Nigeria's chances of securing a podium finish in Ghana.

Meanwhile, the Black and Lady Stallions have intensified their training regimen in anticipation of the All African Games. The team's camp in Gwarimpa has welcomed six new players, with more expected to join later tonight. Assistant coaches are set to begin implementing strategies outlined by head coach Steve Lewis, utilizing a meticulously crafted training template to maximize the team's readiness for the competition.