Sports
4th Batch of NIS/ LSFA Training of Grassroot Coaches Begins
In continuation of the training programme for football grassroot coaches which commenced last year in Lagos State, organized by the National Institute for sports Lagos and the Lagos State FA , another batch is set to resume training.
According to the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association Hajji Gafar Liameed” Based on the successes recorded from the previous three batches, we are resuming the next batch on Saturday February 22nd, 2025 at the National Institute for sports Lagos.
Those trained are better off than before and there is huge awareness about the programme better now, hence many coaches have joined the train signifying desire to be trained. Lagos State has set the pace, others states are seeking to catch up with the tempo we have set. “
He said More than 100 coaches registered for the training, but only 100 will be allowed to participate in order to sustain the quality and standards NIS put in place in the previous trainings. We hope to consolidate on what has been built. We thank the Director-General of NIS Professor Olawale Moronkola for his pragmatic approach to the training .”
The training is targeted at grassroot coaches in Lagos State to upscale their knowledge in modern Football coaching techniques.
Top rated coaches like former Super Eagles Assitant coach Fatai Amoo, Nduka Ugbade, Peter Nieketien, James Adesina are some of the resource persons.
Director-General of NIS Professor Olawale Moronkola hinted that the response of coaches is encouraging the Institute to be ready to run similar ones for any state in other parts of the country.
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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