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60 Goals Soccer Stars Project Will One Day Produce African Best-Coordinator
…as Initiatives Confirms 150 grassroots players in Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
The National Coordinator of the 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project, Jane Ndubisi has revealed that the initiatives aimed at discovering and promoting young talented football stars in Nigeria will one day produce the best Africa footballer.
The Soccer Stars Project gesture has Senator Ned Nwoko as a sponsor and the face of initiatives.
She gave this revelation on Tuesday, in Abuja during a press conference of 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project as confirmation of the selection of 150 grassroots players have chances of joining the European league side on an automatic contract deal signing.
According to her, is a talent search and scouting exercise which is aimed at discovering and promoting young talented football stars in Nigeria
“We are in search of upcoming football players or professional footballers who can join the European league side on an automatic contract deal signing.
“Screening has taken place in five Lagos, Delta, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, and the FCT States since February this year.
“And after rigorous pre-screening exercises in five states over 150 young talented players have been selected without favor or sentiment. We have the best player as we speak; I know one day the best Africa player footballer is going to come out from 60 Goals Soccer Stars.
She, however, thanked all the stakeholders for their determination, focus on the success of the programme.
In his remark, Senator Ned Nwoko the face of Project who was represented at the occasion by Ambassador John Fahsanu said football is the way of life that everyone must embrace especially the young ones.
According to him, on my part, I shall continue to support this project and ensure many young Nigerians are empowered.
He, therefore, sought the support of every Nigerian for the growth and development of this young lad in order to achieve their goals and objectives in life.
Speaking Also, the Project Director Francis Ikechukwu said that the vision and mission of the project are to bring the best talent and empower them to enable them to achieve their dream and get to where they should be.
“Very soon, the national team will come to 60 Goals Soccer Stars Project to pick a player because our vision is to bring the best.
“About 150 players have been discovered so far since February.
“60 Goals Soccer Stars Project is a talent search and scouting exercise which is aimed at discovering and promoting young talented football stars in Nigeria.”
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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support
Joel Ajayi
Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.
More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.
The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.
Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.
The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.
Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.
Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.
Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.
Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.
The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.
Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.
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