Nigeria international midfielder Wilfred Ndidi alongside Borrusia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi have donated beds to the hostel of the new Maracana stadium in the community of Ajegunle in Lagos state, OwnGoalNigeria.com reports.
Born to a Nigerian father in Germany, Adeyemi during a visit to Nigeria made a pledge to support the development of sporting infrastructures in the country, and the German international found a willing partner in Ndidi, who is one of the vice captains of the senior national team of Nigeria.
In a post on X shared by foremost Nigerian journalist Shina Okeleji, the duo made donations to the new football arena, rebuilt by the Nathaniel Idowu foundation, which is popularly called the Maracana stadium
A total of eight playing pitches were built by the foundation, including a 96 bed fully air conditioned building. Each building when completed will have a 24 hour power supply with a solar backup.
It will also have a treated water supply, satisfactory shower and a changing room. As per the plan, it will have five buildings each with 96 beds upon completion. The facility was recently toured by the sports minister of Nigeria John Owan Enoh.