A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has advised both the federal and state governments to use sporting activities to reduce social vices among the youths in the country.
Oguntoyinbo made this declaration via a statement made available to Afripost on Sunday.
The PDP chieftain while speaking congratulate the Super Eagles of Nigeria for winning the Bronze Medal at the 2025 African Cup of Nations which will come to a close today, (Sunday) in Morocco.
He then used the opportunity to appeal to the governments and the well to do Nigerians to invest more in sports to serve as part of youth empowerment.
Oguntoyinbo in the statement, commended the Super Eagles for winning the third position among the 24 countries that competed at the tournament.
He specifically praised the determination, and commitment of the Super Eagles players to bring honour to the country.
He called on the team handlers and the Nigeria Football Federation, (NFF) to keep the team together and ensure that they are adequately rewarded to ensure future success.
He also advised the coaching crew of Super Eagles to employ penalty specialists to train them in penalty shot out as he applauded the goalkeeper in savings some of the penalties.
He admonish the Federal Government and various state governments to prioritize the development of the youths through sporting activities.
He urged government to use sports to engage teeming youths in the country, saying this will safe them from roaming the streets and mass unemployment.