Call for Renovation of Confluence Stadium Issued to Gov Ododo by Kogi Referees Council
An urgent appeal has been made by referees in Kogi State to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the renovation of Confluence Stadium, with the aim of attracting more sporting activities to the state. The chairman of the Kogi State Referees Council, Baba Abel, delivered this plea during the association’s annual general meeting in Lokoja on Wednesday.
Baba Abel, a retired FIFA referee, expressed concern over the deplorable state of the Confluence Stadium, originally constructed during the administration of former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris.
Highlighting the significance of the stadium within Nigeria, he emphasized the current state of disrepair causing local teams like Confluence Queen and Kogi United to seek alternative venues outside the state for their home matches.
Emphasizing...