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After inspecting Asaba Stadium
yesterday , the chairman Technical
subcommittee for the Asaba 2018 CAA
African Senior Athletics Championships,
former jumper , Yussuf Alli commended
the pace of work at the complex meant
to host Africa ’s flagship athletics event
in August 2018.
Alli said he was very impressed with the
pace of work, adding that he would have
loved to roll back the years to compete
as the facility will indeed aid better
performances by the athletes .
Speaking with The Guardian shortly
after the inspection yesterday , Head of
Media and Publicity for Asaba 2018 ,
Olukayode Thomas , quoted Alli as
saying : “ I am very impressed with what
the Chairman of the Delta State Sports
Commission , Chief Tony Okowa is
putting up here . If only I could roll back
the years, it will be nice to also compete .
I know the athletes will run faster times
on this track and jump further in
Asaba .”
Among other innovations, Alli
commended Okowa ’s vision as the state
is putting up the first 100 m both ways
track in Nigeria .
“ The plan for the Asaba stadium is a
masterpiece. We are having the first
100 m both ways track in Nigeria. It is
first of its kind and the stadium is also
being built in such a way that the crowd
will be close to the action . Such
electrifying atmosphere always brings
out the best in athletes , ” Alli noted.
For the Access Bank Lagos City
Marathon and also the General Manager
for the All African Games; Abuja 2003
edition, said he is sure that Asaba will
be the benchmark for future athletics
event on the continent.
The former African Long jump record
holder also thanked the state Governor,
Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for supporting the
championships and backing the
Chairman of the Commission .
“ The Governor by hosting this
championship is leaving a huge legacy .
And completion of the stadium will be a
huge positive socio - economic impact on
the state and Nigeria generally . At the
rate they are going , I am 110 per cent
sure the stadium will be delivered on
time, ” Alli added.
The 2018 edition of CAA African
Athletics Championships also serves as
trials for the highly competitive and
lucrative 2018 IAAF World Cup in
Athletics.
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