Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- What is generally regarded as Africa's version of the Olympic Games is officially underway in Rabat, Morocco. The Opening Ceremony of the 12th African Games was held Monday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah stadium.

As expected, at the colourful ceremony, all the participating countries had a march past to showcase their contingent as well as a bit of their culture.

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, the President of the Union of African Sports Confederations (UCSA), Ahmed Naseer; as well as the Kingdom of Morocco's Minister of sports, Moulay Rachid, were all present at the event.

Also, a former member of the House of Representatives and head of Nigeria Football Federation (...