Ibi Egbe Links Nigeria’s U-17 World Cup Triumph to Remo Stars’ Pitch Quality
Ibi Egbe, CEO of Monimichele Sports Facilities and Construction, congratulated Nigeria’s women’s under-17 team, the Flamingos, after their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory. Egbe said the quality of training pitches, including Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, helped prepare the players for the achievement.
Ibi Egbe, CEO of Monimichele Sports Facilities and Construction, congratulated Nigeria’s women’s under-17 team, known as the Flamingos, after their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory. Egbe said the quality of training pitches, including Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, helped prepare the players for the achievement.
Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in the final to become the first Nigerian team to win the tournament. Egbe said planning, preparation and infrastructure were important factors in success, noting that playing on a good surface helps players adapt to the demands of international competitions.
Egbe explained that, in his view, pitch quality affects technical development, tactical execution and performance. He also praised the efforts of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, calling for continued construction and maintenance of stadiums and investment in playing surfaces.