The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, Hon. Adeyinka Anthony Adeboye, has expressed appreciation following his appointment as a member of the Directorate of Security and Intelligence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council.

The appointment, announced on Monday in Abuja, adds another responsibility to Adeboye’s public service portfolio and reflects his involvement in national assignments beyond his primary mandate of grassroots sports development.

Reacting to the development, Adeboye described the appointment as an honour and a call to greater responsibility, pledging to approach the assignment with diligence, loyalty and integrity.

“I remain committed to serving with diligence, loyalty and integrity. I pray that Almighty God grants me the wisdom, strength and guidance to discharge this responsibility successfully,” he said.

The Presidential aide expressed appreciation to the leadership of the APC and the Presidential Campaign Council for the confidence reposed in him, noting that every responsibility entrusted to an individual demands commitment, discipline and accountability.

“I am deeply honoured by this opportunity and look forward to making meaningful contributions to the success of the assignment,” Adeboye added.

His appointment comes alongside his continuing responsibilities as Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Grassroots Sports Development, where he has been involved in initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots participation, youth empowerment and talent development across Nigeria.

Adeboye has consistently advocated for a more structured approach to sports development, particularly the establishment of sustainable pathways through which talented young Nigerians can progress from schools and communities to national and international competitions.

He is also involved in preparations for the National Grassroots Sports Development Summit 2026, scheduled for November 18 and 19 at the Banquet Hall, State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The Summit, themed “Creating a New Pathway for Sustainable Grassroots Sports Development,” is expected to bring together stakeholders to examine the challenges confronting grassroots sports and identify practical solutions for long-term development.

Adeboye maintained that his latest appointment would be approached with the same sense of responsibility that has guided his public service engagements.

He expressed confidence that cooperation, professionalism and dedication would remain essential to discharging the duties associated with the new assignment.

The Presidential aide also prayed for wisdom and divine guidance as he undertakes the additional responsibility.

“Every opportunity to serve comes with expectations. I accept this responsibility with humility and a determination to contribute my experience and best efforts towards the assignment entrusted to me,” he stated.

The appointment marks another chapter in Adeboye’s public service career as he continues his work in grassroots sports development while taking on additional responsibilities within the APC Presidential Campaign Council.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons produced a commanding performance to defeat Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying encounter on Tuesday, completing an emphatic 7-0 aggregate victory to advance to the next round.

Sports247 reports that Toni Payne and Uchenna Kanu were the standout performers, scoring twice each, while Christy Ucheibe added another goal as Nigeria demonstrated their attacking quality against the visitors.

The victory followed the Super Falcons’ 2-0 first-leg triumph at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, giving Nigeria a comfortable advantage heading into the decisive encounter.

Despite entering the match with a two-goal cushion, the Super Falcons approached the second leg determined to extend their advantage rather than simply defend their first-leg result.

Their persistence eventually paid off in the 41st minute when Toni Payne broke the deadlock, putting Nigeria ahead and increasing their aggregate lead to 3-0.

The opening goal ensured that the Nigerian side entered the interval in a commanding position, leaving Comoros with an increasingly difficult task.

The Super Falcons returned for the second half with renewed attacking determination, producing four additional goals to complete an impressive victory.

Uchenna Kanu doubled Nigeria’s lead in the 57th minute before Payne completed her brace six minutes later, making it 3-0 on the day. Kanu then grabbed her second goal in the 67th minute, extending Nigeria’s advantage to four goals.

Christy Ucheibe completed the scoring in the 71st minute, putting the finishing touch on a dominant performance that underlined Nigeria’s superiority across both legs.

The five-goal victory also ensured that the Super Falcons finished the two-legged contest without conceding, recording consecutive clean sheets against Comoros. The result represented a successful outing for interim head coach Austin Eguavoen, who had emphasised the importance of winning rather than relying on Nigeria’s first-leg advantage.

Speaking before the encounter, Eguavoen stressed that maintaining the team’s structure remained his priority, although he welcomed the possibility of scoring more goals. His players responded with an impressive attacking display, scoring five times while maintaining their defensive discipline.

Kanu also delivered on her pre-match ambition after expressing confidence in the squad’s ability to secure another convincing victory.

With Comoros eliminated 7-0 on aggregate, Nigeria will now turn their attention to Morocco in the next round of the qualification campaign.

The upcoming encounter represents another important challenge as the Super Falcons continue their pursuit of a place at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

For Nigeria, the comprehensive victory provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the tougher assignments expected in subsequent rounds.

Five goals, two braces, two clean sheets and a 7-0 aggregate triumph — the Super Falcons have delivered a strong statement of intent as their Olympic qualification journey continues.