Chief Paul Maduakor, President of the Nigerian Amputee Football Federation, has extended warm wishes to Muslims and all Nigerians during the Eid-El-Kabir celebrations.
In his message, he emphasized the importance of the festival’s lessons of sacrifice and unity, drawing a parallel to the dedication shown by Nigeria’s Amputee Football team.
“It is another great opportunity for us to celebrate, and the lessons are what I urge everyone to learn from,” said Maduakor. He expressed gratitude for the immense support and sacrifices that have propelled the Nigerian Amputee Football team to secure a World Cup ticket in Egypt.
“Our team went to Egypt with high hopes and managed to secure a World Cup ticket. Although we aimed to win the tournament, we recognized the need for further development.
The ticket is a significant achievement, and we have started working towards improvement,” Maduakor noted, highlighting the team’s journey and the ongoing efforts to strengthen their performance.
Looking ahead, Maduakor turned his focus to the women’s amputee football team, who are preparing for their World Cup campaign in Colombia. “All our eyes are now on the women’s team going to the World Cup. This is a season to celebrate one another as a country, and to embrace the lessons of Eid-El-Kabir.”
He concluded by encouraging Nigerians to celebrate this festive season with unity and to continue supporting their athletes as they represent the nation on the global stage.
