TheDirector, Nigeria Deaf Sports Federation NDSF, Amuda Yusuf has called on theFederal Government to approve the hosting right of Nigeria for the 1st AfricaDeaf Football Tournament. Yusufmade the call in an interview with newsmen in Lagos today. Hesaid that the hosting right letter had been received from the Confederation forAfrica Deaf Sports and sent to the Federal Ministry of Youth and SportsDevelopment for approval. Yusufsaid the tournament scheduled to hold in November would serve as qualifiers forthe 2020 Deaf Football World Cup, adding that it was a winning host forNigeria. Hesaid that the national team known as Deaf Eagles’ participation and top recordin the continental tournament earned Nigeria the hosting right. Yusuf,also a board member of the Confederation, said prompt approval of the hostingright would enable the NDFA to prepare the Deaf Eagles adequately towardlifting the tournament’s trophy.