The Sport Integrity Foundation has appointed Nigerian footballers Yahaya Lawali and Joel Yakubu as its new ambassadors, the organization’s coordinator, Comrade Abiola Shodiya, announced on Tuesday.
The appointment was made at a ceremony in Abuja, which was attended by top sports officials, including Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, and General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
According to Shodiya, the two players were chosen for their impressive characters and commitment to the sport, which align with the foundation’s values of promoting ethical behavior and fair play in sports.
“We are excited to have Yahaya and Joel on board as ambassadors,” Shodiya said. “Their responsibility will shape them to be exemplary models for younger ones, and we believe that they will inspire young athletes to uphold the values of integrity and sportsmanship.”
As ambassadors, Lawali and Yakubu will play a crucial role in promoting the foundation’s values and mission. They will serve as role models for young athletes, and their involvement will help to raise awareness about the importance of integrity and fair play in sports.
Lawali, a defender for MFK Karvina of Slovakia, and Yakubu, who plays for FC Slovan Librec, are both talented young players who have already made a name for themselves in the sport.
Their appointment as ambassadors is seen as a significant development for the Sport Integrity Foundation, which is committed to promoting a culture of integrity and fair play in sports.
The foundation believes that Lawali and Yakubu will be valuable assets in its efforts to achieve this goal, and looks forward to working with them to promote its values and mission.
The appointment of the two players as ambassadors is a testament to their dedication to the values of integrity and fair play, and is expected to inspire a new generation of athletes to uphold these values.
