Delta State Sports Commission Chairman, Hon. Onoriode Oborevwori, has heaped praises on his young football male team after they played out a 1-1 against Edo state in their first game of the football event, while also showering encomiums on his wonderful female team for spanking Rivers 3-0 in the ongoin Niger Delta Sports Festival, taking place in Uyo.
The chairman, who was grossly pleased with the way his young lads distinguished themselves in both games, said, it is worthy of praise and commendation, adding that this kind of display from his young boys and girls, gives him huge courage his players will go far in this tournament.
“I give kudos to my young male and female players for putting up such gracious and wonderful performances in their games, I really salute their team spirit and doggedness, I am truly happy with them and we will continue to give them all the necessary support they need to make sure we end up with gold medals, by the special grace of God” he said.
The NDSF is already hotting up in Uyo, as Delta state male football team played out a 1-1 draw against their neighbours Edo state in their opening game, while Delta female team, spanked Rivers 3-0 at the training pitch of the magnificent Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo.