The Kogi United and Confluence Queens are to henceforth play all their home games in the State.
Kogi State Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe disclosed this in Lokoja while addressing Sports writers.
According to him, upon assumption of office, he promised to return the clubs back to the home soil for all their home games, which has been achieved.
The Commissioner explained that the Management of Prince Abubakar Audu University Anyigba has given approval for such games at the Prince Abubakar Audu University Stadium, Anyigba.
He expressed confidence that the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo will give a face lift to sports sector viewing the role is sports as critical to national development and human wellbeing.
Hon.Aridaojo Monday Anyebe urged stakeholders in the sports sector to take advantage of the opportunity by contributing their quota to the growth of the sector.
While reacting to the development, the chairman kogi United, Mr. Abdulmalik Isah described the efforts of the Commissioner, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe towards the progress and development of sporting activities as impressive.
Mr Abdulmalik appealed to the players to double their efforts in order to write the name of Kogi State in gold by placing the name on the global map.
James Sani Information Officer Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development Lokoja.
