The All Stars Football Club,Abeokuta have congratulated Ogun State Governor,Prince Dapo Abiodun and his entire cabinet especially the Commissioner for Sports,Hon. Wasiu Isiaka for a successful hosting of the 24th National Sports Festival tagged Gateway Games 2024.
In a statement on Sunday,All Stars Abeokuta's President,Alh. Lawal Waheed stated "We felicitate with the Government and people of our Dear State for the immense feat of hosting a successful Games;from the colourful opening ceremony,to the top notch facilities and the seamless transition of programs all through,we should all be proud of the achievement"
Alh. Lawal also congratulate Athletes, Officials and the Government of Ogun State for the record finish of the State contingents on 2nd position on the final medals' table.
Since the beginning of the Festival,Ogun State has never finished as high on the table,the highest until not was the 3rd place finish in 2006 when the State also hosted it
The All Stars President did also appreciated the Governor for listening to the yearnings of the people of Abeokuta by bringing the finals of the football matches of the Men and Women's categories to the MKO Abiola Sports Complex and he acknowledged the euphoria brought upon by the full capacity at the Arena
In the same vain,Alh. Lawal also praised the egalitarian leadership brought to the fore by the ebullient Director General of the National Sports Commission and Chairman of the Main Organising Committee,Hon. Bukola Olopade,especially the innovative Thirty-Eight's State represented by the Invited Junior Athletes(IJA)
"Ozoo(as Olopade is fondly called)has always been known for excellent innovations and exceptional leadership,and we're not disappointed once again"
The All Stars FC Abeokuta's President concluded by saying "The hosting of this Gateway Games has set the pace for others to follow"
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