The Coordinator, Kogi State Handball Progressive Discussion board, Mr. Moses Balogun, on Wednesday, defined why stakeholders have endorsed Okpanachi Mark Ogah, as new chairman of the state’s handball affiliation.Ernest Nzor, AbujaBalogun mentioned one of many causes is Ogah’s capability for management and dedication to revitalising the game, including that as a identified chief, the stakeholders are optimistic that inside two years, Ogah would restore the misplaced glory of handball in Kogi State.
“Backed by outstanding figures throughout the Kogi State handball group, Ogah is anticipated to revive the state’s misplaced glory and reinstate its aggressive standing in nationwide and worldwide handball inside two years.
“As Kogi State’s handball group rallies for change, this collective decision marks a pivotal second for the game’s future, providing a recent begin and a renewed dedication to excellence and alternative for the athletes of tomorrow,” Balogun mentioned.
Recalling the historical past and growth of handball within the state, he famous that because the creation of the state in 1991, Kogi has featured within the nationwide youth and open competitions, lamenting that issues have develop into so dangerous now that the state now not competes at nationwide competitions.
“The feminine crew, Confluence Queens went into extinction after collaborating in a nationwide championship in Kaduna State in 2020. Extra disturbing is the truth that our premier league crew, Kogi Confluence Stars, are already on their approach out of the premier league due to non-participation within the competitors.
“Our gamers have develop into sheep with out shepherds, who now beg different states to permit them to play for them to showcase their abilities.
“Consequently, as stakeholders of Kogi State Handball, who’re key gamers, officers and directors of the sport within the state, we’ve got resolved to attain a greater and extra all-inclusive management with crew spirit and goal of objective that may place handball in Kogi State higher than the place it’s now by taking sure resolutions.
“It’s our widespread resolve that the current board beneath Mr. Jibril Saidu be dissolved with fast impact; a brand new board of Kogi State Handball Affiliation be constituted with members chopping throughout numerous native councils of the state.”
