Gara-Gombe boosts team Nigeria’s morale in Tunisia, urges peak performance

By Ezurike Ugochukwu

In a show of patriotism and sportsmanship, Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, Chairman of GWG Sports Center, treated Nigeria’s table tennis team to a special dinner in Tunisia, urging them to stay focused and give their best at the ongoing ITTF Africa Championships.

Gombe, who visited the Rades Multi-Sports Complex, treated the Nigerian contingent to a sumptuous meal to motivate the team to give their best at the prestigious continental event.

He said, “As a proud Nigerian, I’m deeply moved in the success of our teams across all sports.

“This table tennis team holds a special place in my heart. Seeing these young men and women represent our country inspires me to support and encourage them”.

Gara-Gombe in one of his visits to Tunisia

The immediate past Gombe Athletics Association boss said, “I’ve visited the venue twice to cheer them on, and I felt they needed an extra boost of motivation. That’s why I decided to host them to a meal and lift their spirits, help the team give their best for Nigeria. I’m truly impressed by their discipline and the way they’ve conducted themselves under the guidance of our legend, Segun Toriola. This is my humble token of support,and I wish them success in all their matches,” he added.

President of ITTF Africa, Wahid Enitan Oshodi, expressed gratitude for Gara-Gombe’s thoughtful gesture, describing it as a morale booster for the team.

“We sincerely thank Mr. Gara-Gombe for taking the time to visit the team over the past two days, cheering them on and encouraging them. His generous act of hosting the team to a delightful meal in Tunis is both inspiring and uplifting.

He has proven himself to be a true friend of table tennis and a passionate supporter of sports in general,” Oshodi said