BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE/Accra, Ghana
President of Nigeria Judo Federation (NJF), Dr Olakunle Musa Oshodi, has assured Nigerians back home that his judokas are in Ghana to make country proud in the ongoing All African Games taking place in Accra, Ghana.
He said this while addressing Journalists in Accra, that his judokas are in good shape and ready to go for gold in both male and female categories.
“We are in Ghana to compete with the so-called favourites but I must tell Nigerians that we are not only in Ghana to compete but to go for gold in all categories. Our coaches and judokas are ready, and I believe that they would make the country proud at the end of the Games,” he said.
Oahodi also explained that the spirit in camp is high and urged his judokas and their coaches to remain focused throughout their fights.
“What I saw among our athletes and coaches show that they are fully ready to win medals for Nigeria. It was unfortunate that we did not win medals in the last All African Games although I was not in charge then but this time around, we want to surpass out last performance by reaching the medal zone and win it,” he said.
Nigerian judokas would begin their quest for medals with other African countries on Tuesday as Nigerians are looking forward to seeing their judokas clinch medals at the Africa’s sporting event.
Meanwhile, 10 Nigerian Judokas are expected to represent the country in the various categories.