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Football : We’ll continue to promote, develop football in FCT .- president AS Roma FC

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5 months ago

May 26, 2024

Robinson Adakosa, the president of AS Roma Football Club, said they will continue to work to promote and develop football in in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Adakosa told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja frequent football competitions will young busy and take them away from bad behaviour.

He said : This is platform is to mould young players in FCT and it’s environs to have brighter future in their football careers.

He said the event will be tagged N-Youth League which will commence in September.

“There will be constant football activities for young players in their various communities in the FCT.

‘This is one of the way to discover and recruit players from grassroots.This is also a program to enhance the development of grassroots football.

Some of them can find themselves in league, national team and the lucky one can find themselves in foreign land.

“Most of our foreign base players we have today started in a grassroots football tournament like this,”he said

According to him, Senator John Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development himself, the ministry and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have approved and endorsed the commencement of the football program.

He said they also have the support of the FCT football Association (FA) who also approve and accept the competition.

He noted that FCT FA, also approved the commencement of the N-Youth League in line with the best global practices.

“Kindly conduct your activities in line with the rules and regulations governing football globally.

“We wish you luck in your quest to promote and develop football in the FCT,’ this is stated in letter from FCT FA ” he said

NAN reports The members of Local Organising Committee (LOC) are Mohammed Haruna Maigidasanma from the Sports Development Ministry.

Ayo Abdulrahman of the Nigeria National League(NNL). Danladi Ibrahim from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) .

Other members of the organizing committee are sports psychologist Dr. Robinson Okosun and veteran sports journalist Lekan Olaseinde who will the head of Communications and Media Department.

NAN reports that the inaugural edition of the ‘N-Youth League’ is slated for the third quarter of 2024. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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Nigeria, the Sports Minister John Enoh in a letter of approval letter signed by Okeke Patrick, a director in the Ministry, reads in parts “I’m further directed to convey endorsement to your foundation for the implementation of its

wish you luck in your quest to promote and develop football in the FCT”.

Sports Ministry, NFF and FCT FA endorse the N-Youth League

The Nigerian football family’s quest for
“Competition that will expose and grow players earlier in their careers to national and international .

audiences has been given a boost with the endorsement of the

Nigeria Youth League (N-Youth League) by the Ministry of Sports Development, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and the FCT Football Association.

An initiative of Mr. Robinson Adakosa, the president of AS Roma Football Club Nigeria, the Sports Minister John Enoh in a letter of approval letter signed by Okeke Patrick, a director in the Ministry, reads in parts “I’m further directed to convey endorsement to your foundation for the implementation of its sporting programme at various communities.”
The NFF, the football governing body in Nigeria, also threw its weight behind the N-Youth League.

The NFF letter to Adakosa signed by Danlami Alanana stated, “sequel to the completion of the due process of the submission of your programme to the NFF, we graciously approve and endorsement to commence your stated football activities.”

the FCT FA, the governing body of football in the Federal Capital, in their correspondence advised the organizer to organize the N-Youth League in line with the best global practices

“Kindly conduct your activities in line with the rules and regulations governing football globally.

“We wish you luck in your quest to promote and develop football in the FCT”.

Apart from writing letters of endorsement, officials of the Sports Ministry, NFF, NPFL, FCT FA and other members of the football family in Nigeria are members of the organizing committee of the inaugural edition of the league slated for the third quarter of 2024.

They are the secretary, Alhaji Mohammed Haruna Maigidasanma from the Sports Development Ministry, Dr. Ayo Abdulrahman of the Nigeria National League(NNL). Barrister Danladi Ibrahim from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL)

Other members of the organizing committee are renowned sports psychologist Dr. Robinson Okosun and veteran sports journalist Mr. Lekan Olaseinde who heads the Communications and Media Department.

NAN

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Gusau Praises President Tinubu, ValueJet crew for diligence and endurance

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3 days ago

October 15, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday expressed the deep appreciation of the NFF and the Nigeria Football family for the warm words of encouragement from the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR following the Super Eagles’ return from a better-forgotten Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match adventure in Libya.

On Monday, Mr. President put out a statement warmly welcoming the team back to home, and asking for prompt justice from the Confederation of African Football following the inhumane treatment of the Nigerian contingent. Mr. President also commended the proactive coordination between the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Sports Development in addressing the unfortunate episode and ensuring the safe return of the players.

“We hereby express our deep and sincerest appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his warm and kind words of encouragement. These words have gone a long way to reassure the players of the firm support of the Government and people of Nigeria for what they do and the efforts and sacrifice they make in representing this great country.

“The commitment and love for the team by the Government and the entire nation was aptly demonstrated by the physical presence of the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh at the airport to welcome the team back to Nigeria.

“Mr. President as the father of the nation, has once again demonstrated his concern and keen interest in the beautiful game of football that unites our peoples from all walks of life and across all known mental, physical, spiritual, political and economic boundaries, and which fosters national unity and friendship among peoples and nations of the universe.”

Gusau, who led the delegation to Libya, also commended the captain and crew of the ValueJet aircraft that flew the delegation to and from that country, saying that their patience, diligence, good manners, warmth and endurance made the trip less arduous for the contingent.

“The captain (Mr. Abdul-Latif) and crew were awesome. I must commend, in particular, the captain. He did his job professionally and with a touch of excellence, and even intervened at a point to talk to the airport operatives to allow the NFF leadership to go outside the airport to find a way to hire vehicles for the team. As a fellow North African (Tunisian) who had worked in Libya previously, they were ready to offer him hotel accommodation but not any other member of the crew or any Nigerian, as all the hotels in the city disclosed that they had strict orders not to welcome any Nigerian nationality. He refused their offer and rather opted to sleep in the aircraft with the rest of the crew.

“The captain and crew showed great maturity and kindness. We will never forget them.”

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