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Sunday Dare Donate Sports Arena to Ogbomosoland

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4 years ago

April 10, 2022

The Agbaakin of Ogbomosoland, Chief Sunday Dare is at it again as he donates Sports Arena to his home town, Ogbomoso.

The bonafide son of the Soil and High Chief of Ogbomosoland has been at the fore front in giving back to Ogbomoso Community.

The Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports Development in his generosity, roofed the Sọun Township Stadium Pavilion; provided free eye glasses; donated a bus to the Federal Polytechnic Ayede; donated hostels to Federal Polytechnic Ayede; trained youths on Entrepreneurship skills; facilitated 80-bed capacity Hospital; 1.3 billion Naira Ecological Project; facilitated the renovation of National Youth Development Centre Iresaapa; donation of laptops to LAUTECH ICT department, distribution of COVID Relief Packages, much more and still counting.

This time, it’s a Sports Arena center for the Ogbomoso Community, not only to exercise and keep the body fit but also to discover and develop talents of Ogbomoso origin to compete on the world stage of sports.

The Sports Arena is situated in Ogbomoso to serve all the 5 local governments and 7 Local Council Development areas in Ogbomosoland.

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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development

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19 mins ago

November 5, 2025

The Gleamer

The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Abbey Rangers Football Club, a renowned community football institution in the United Kingdom, marking a new era in grassroots football development in Nigeria.

Under this strategic alliance, Abbey Rangers FC will collaborate with the Lagos State Sports Commission to implement a robust seven-pillar framework focused on:
talent development, coaching enhancement, sports science, community engagement, policy support, resource mobilization, and infrastructure growth.

The partnership is a first of its kind between Nigeria and a UK-based community football club and aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and globally competitive football ecosystem in Lagos State. It promises to unlock new international opportunities for young athletes and coaches, offering pathways for advanced training, mentorship, and global exposure.

Speaking at the official unveiling, Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, described the partnership as “a landmark step in Lagos’ mission to build a sustainable and inclusive sports ecosystem.”

“This collaboration represents a deliberate effort to connect Lagos with global best practices in grassroots football development,” Fatodu stated.

“Abbey Rangers brings proven expertise and community-driven values that align with our vision to nurture world-class talent and position Lagos as a continental hub for youth sports excellence.”

In his remarks, Abbey Rangers Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Nick Riley, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, noting that it reflects the club’s long-standing commitment to community-driven sports development.

“We are proud to partner with Lagos State on this visionary initiative,” Riley said.

“Abbey Rangers has always believed that community football is a powerful tool for development, inclusion, and opportunity. This collaboration allows us to share our grassroots model and experience with one of Africa’s most dynamic cities.”

The LSSC–Abbey Rangers partnership is a reflection of Lagos State’s strategic commitment to developing the next generation of football talent through international collaboration, innovation, and community-based sports programs. It also reaffirms the Commission’s leadership in driving sports diplomacy and youth empowerment across Africa.

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