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Head Coach of Team Nigeria Athletics, Solomon Aliyu, has expressed confidence that the country’s athletes will deliver even stronger performances at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after an impressive outing at the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) Commonwealth Games Trials.
Aliyu, who sport to AFN media described the trials as a successful first phase of the team’s preparations, saying the performances witnessed were only a glimpse of what Nigerians should expect when the athletes compete on the international stage.
“What we saw at the AFN Commonwealth Games Trials is just the beginning,” Aliyu said. “At the Commonwealth Games, Nigerians should expect even better performances from our athletes. This is only the first phase.
, so watch out for what’s to come.”
The veteran coach also hailed the emergence of young talents Miracle Ezechukwu, Chidera Ezeakor and Chigozie Rosemary, describing the trio as the future of Nigerian athletics.
“Whether we like it or not, these young athletes are the champions of tomorrow. Without them, we won’t have anyone to represent the country in the future. We are doing our best to complement the tremendous work their personal coaches have already done in developing them,” he said.
Aliyu commended the athletes’ personal coaches for their dedication, insisting they deserved recognition for the progress made by the athletes.
“I’m very impressed and excited by what I’ve seen. As the head coach, I cannot take all the credit. The personal coaches have done an excellent job in preparing these athletes, and they deserve to be commended for their efforts,” he added.
He acknowledged the support of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the National Sports Commission (NSC), saying their collaboration has created an enabling environment for athletics to flourish.
“We still have a lot of work to do to maintain this momentum. The impressive performances we’re seeing today are a result of the unwavering support from the leadership of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the National Sports Commission. Their collaboration is providing the environment athletics needs to thrive, and we appreciate their commitment,” Aliyu said.
