Visa procedure hinders squash team from departure
The Nigeria’s male squash team departure to the World Team Championships is currently hindered due to the delay in obtaining U.S entry visa.
The Media Officer of Nigeria Squash Federation {NSF}, Mr Uchenna Uba said in Abuja on Thursday that they were still hopeful the visas would be approved soon.
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He also said four players and a coach would be making the trip for the event.
“We are in need of visas for three persons as two people have already acquired theirs long before now. So, we need visas for two players and the coach.
“We initially applied for more visas, for some technical officials, but due to the delay we have had to concentrate on securing visa for the two players and coach alone,’’ Uba added.
The federation spokesman however disclosed that they have other plans just in case the visas would not be ready. “But we don’t want to reveal it yet,” he said.
However, Uba said the team was prepared for the tournament, saying “we had two phases of camping. We spent one month in Ilorin and moved to Lagos where we competed in tournaments.
“The team is well prepared for the event and we can’t wait to be in the U.S.’’
Jonah Attah would coach the team, Tunde Ajagbe, Sadiq Taiwo, Onos Adegoke and Gabriel Olunmilayo inclusive.
