Aisha Falode, Noah Dallaji, Khalilou Fadiga to Grace Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala in Paris

Aisha Falode, Noah Dallaji, Khalilou Fadiga to Grace Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala in Paris

Dignitaries, including Aisha Falode, president of the Nigeria Women Football League, and humanitarian services icon Noah Dallaji, will attend the 2nd edition of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala in Paris.

The prestigious event will bring together key figures from the world of sports to celebrate outstanding achievements and strengthen sports relations between Nigeria and France.

Senegalese legend Khalilou Fadiga, who played at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups, has also confirmed that he will attend the ceremony on October 21, 2024.

It is a star-studded event, as Abu Barde, the special assistant to NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, will be live at the event.

Babatunde Ojora, the convener of the Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala, says this year's event will further solidify the sporting relationship between the two countries.

Ojora, who is also the founder of OJB Sport, said:

"Nigeria and France have witnessed significant sporting achievements in the past year, respectively, and these feats must be celebrated.

"I am excited to announce that we will have Aisha Falode, who has been of immense support, in attendance.

"Humanitarian icon and president of the African Children Talent Discovery Foundation Noah Dallaji will also be present.

"Senegalese legend Khalilou Fadiga will also grace this prestigious occasion as well as NBA sensation Tarekeyi Edogi.

"We want to continue to celebrate those who have excelled in our world of sports and encourage others to strive to reach the top, as there is always a reward for excellence.

"I want to thank the Nigerian High Commission in France, as well as the Nigerian permanent delegate to UNESCO.

The 2024 Nigeria-France Sports Awards and Gala will be held inside the Louisiana Belle Boat on the Seine River, same venue for the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony parade.