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Election
By Olayinka Owolewa
Ilorin, March 22, 2017 (NAN) The Kwara Squash Racket Association has endorsed one of its veteran members, Bola Mogaji, as a nominee for the forthcoming zonal election.
The Chairman of the association, Prof. Yinka Buhari said on Wednesday in Ilorin that Mogaji was an outstanding player, who made the state proud in his playing days.
He said that since his retirement, he had continued to contribute greatly to the discovery and nurturing of budding talents from the state.
“In spite of his retirement, he has always made himself available and has been providing equipment for players.
“He has, at several occasions renovated the playing court at the Kwara State Stadium Complex,’’ Buhar said in a statement.
“Therefore, we have no doubt about the values he will add to the association at both zonal and national levels.
“It is our desire to have the squash family benefit from his immense wealth of experience,’’ the statement added.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mogaji, according to his fans, is versed in the administration of the game. (NAN)
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(Edited by Remi Koleoso/Peter Ejiofor)