The construction of the 8000 capacity ultra-modern Gokana
Central Stadium has earned praise from the likes of Nigeria coach Stephen
Keshi.
The chairman of Gokana Local Government Demua Ledee Demua
oversaw the project.
Former Green Eagles skipper Segun Odegbami, speaking on
behalf of NFF president Amimu Maigari, described the venture by local
government as a demonstration of the fact that responsible governance at
whatever level can bring development to the people very quickly.
He, however, advised the Demua-led administration to make
the maintenance of the newly constructed sports complex a top priority.
Rivers State governor Chibuike Amaech, while commenting
on the stadium, asked for the quality of the pitch to be improved upon, as its
bumpy condition was very obvious to observers present, including Super Eagles
tactician Keshi, who lost Yinka Adedeji to the surface.
"We will be delighted to come back here and camp or
play but we must maintain the pitch and ensure that international best
practices are observed. Apart from that it’s a wonderful edifice and the Gokana
people and indeed Rivers State deserve commendation," Keshi said.
Culled from Kickoffnigeria
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