LEICESTER City’s Wilfred Ndidi and Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi have donated facilities to the new-look Maracana Stadium in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State.
Ndidi made this known in a post on his Instagram handle on Sunday, expressing joy to be part of the journey of transforming the Maracana Stadium famed for producing many stars who have gone ahead to represent Nigeria at different levels.
The Super Eagles midfielder disclosed that he and Nigerian-born Adeyemi, who plays for Germany, donated two residential buildings named after them, 96 fully air-conditioned beds, 24-hour power and solar backup, treated water supply, top-notch shower, and changing rooms.
“I am very proud to be part of this journey and very grateful to Nigeria for supporting my sports development,” he wrote.
“On October 21st, the Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle welcomed a special visit from Nigerian Sports Minister Senator John Enoh, HRM Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Oniru of Iru Land, and Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA Chairman Fatai Ayoola. They toured the new facilities donated by myself and Karim Adeyemi.
“They were impressed by the two residential buildings named after myself and Karim Adeyemi, each housing 96 fully air-conditioned beds, 24-hour power and solar backup, treated water supply, and top-notch shower and changing rooms.
“It was an honor to have the Minister share his vision for youth sports development in Nigeria with us. The day ended with an 11-a-side football match in honor of the Minister.
“Want to give my thanks for the support and belief in our vision for sports in Nigeria!”
The transformation of the popular sports complex was spearheaded by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation.
The president of the foundation, Yemi Idowu, said the facility will help reduce social vices in the community and the state. The facility has 18 football pitches and athlete’s hostels.
The Maracana Stadium Ajegunle which is named after the famous Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has produced global stars like Odion Ighalo and Taribo West among many others.
