Fans Crave FG's Attention for Rugby

As Samuria Club wins independence rugby 7s tournament

Lovers of rugby sport have called on the Federal Government to popularise the game nationally and internationally.

They made the plea in Lagos recently, even as they said such was necessary so as to satisfy sports lovers with varieties.

According to the Chairman of Friends of Rugby, Kelechukwu Mbagwu, Football was known to be average Nigerians enthusiasm and that beyond football, there were lots of games that were more interesting such

as rugby, basketball, cricket, tennis, hockey, swimming and volleyball.

Mbagwu who is also the Managing Director, CMB Building, Maintenance and Investment Company Ltd, opined that there was need for federal government to support the sport because of its intriguing characteristic.

"The Lagos State Government has been supporting the game in the recent time but federal government involvement is needed to popularise

it beyond its present level. If government shows more commitment and interest in the game, the national team will stand the chance to perform better internationally" he said. Mbagwu also applauded Lagos State Government for successful hosting of the 2016 Independence Rugby 7s Tournament. He thanked the Team Groups that participated in the 2016 event and congratulated the 2016 winner -Samurai Bulldogs.

The tournament was an an- nual sporting event organised by CMB Building, Maintenance and Investment Company Ltd, Friends of Rugby and Lagos State Government to commemorate Nigeria`s Independence.

Samuria International Rugby Club has justified its ranking in international Rugby 7s circult, as the prestigious, recognised rugby team emerged winner of the Independence Rugby 7s Competition which was held at the Onikan Stadium, Onikan.