Coaches at the Ondo State Sports Council have expressed confidence in the state’s readiness to excel at the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), scheduled to hold from April 1 to April 8 in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
Speaking during the final trials held in Akure on Saturday, the coaches praised the commitment and preparedness of the athletes vying for spots on Team Ondo.
Seun Ogunkoya, a coach and one of the nine NDSF ambassadors, lauded the impressive turnout and the performance of the athletes.
“This is my first time seeing such potential athletes coming out for trials. With what I’ve observed, we are good to go. My expectations are high,” Ogunkoya said.
Monday Mogbojuri, a coach with the Ondo State Swimming Association, assured that all required categories had been filled, and he expressed confidence that the team would win medals for the state.
Volleyball coach Oluwaseun Afuye also commended the athletes, saying the trials had selected those best suited to bring glory to the state. He noted that the festival would positively engage the youth and help them reach their full potential.
Ronke Saliu, a female handball coach, described the turnout as a sign of Team Ondo’s strong preparation and expressed confidence that the selected athletes would perform to expectations.
Boxing Head Coach, Osifo Moses, highlighted the importance of the festival in providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talents.
The coaches urged the athletes to remain disciplined, focused, and dedicated, emphasizing the importance of upholding sportsmanship during the tournament.
