Eighteen African Countries are to participate in the maiden edition of the Abeokuta 10 kilometer race, with total number of forty athletes which holds on Saturday between the hours of 6am to 2pm in the Ogun State Capital.
Penpushing reports that, the initiator and Chief Executive Officer of Nilayo Sports Management, Bukola Olopade made this known at a press conference held Friday night at Conference Hotels and Suite located along Presidential Boulevard, Abeokuta.
The facilitator who was a former Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development in Ogun State said, perfect arrangements for the successful marathon race are in place, with the arrival of all participants as at the time of filing this report,
Penpushing further reports that, Olopade said, ’my team has work tremendously, and the race will shock many people’, adding that the Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun and his government had declared support for the event.
The former Commissioner popularly called Ozogula , pointed out that the tournament is historical adding that it is homecoming for him, being a native of Abeokuta, stressing that similar race will be extended to other parts of the State in due course.
Penpushing also reports that, the President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Ibrahim Gozo in his remarks commended the facilitator, sponsors and Ogun State Government for supporting the event, adding that, with the race, Abeokuta has again being brought to the world map.
The President emphasized that, with the support of the Ogun State Government, it shows that the marathon race is authentic, and also encouraged participants to make the event memorable in making it regular.
Penpushing further reports that, a release has it that, the designated routes for the race include; Iyana Oloke-Panseke-Omida-Isale-Igbein,Sapon-Ago-Oko-Ake roundabout-Itoko-Arinlese-Saje-Adatan roundabout-Ake Palace
The company, Nilayo Sports Management is a sports management and marketing company, working with some of the biggest names in the world of sports like IAAF, CAA and AFN, while the aim is to promote sporting activities from grass root level to international level in Africa and also help talented athletes to achieve their athletic potential and to maximize their financial capability throughout their career.
Penpushing reports that, the profile stated that, professionalism, transparency and integrity are at the core of the company business, adding that professionalism dominates every aspect of its sporting activities.
The profile emphasized that, comprehensive services have been developed where every aspect is concerned, in order to optimize athletes’ performance and develop their talent, explaining that these services include competition planning and sports event management, contract negotiations and servicing, marketing communication and promotion plan, merchandising and brand building, social media optimization, coaching, financial, legal, medical, travel, visa and accommodation management.
Meanwhile, record has it that, Nilayo Sports Management has negotiated some of the biggest deals in the history of sports in Nigeria, both on and off track.
