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FCT Minister Lauds FOSLA Academy, Pledges Support

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…Our target is to be the best in the world-Sani Lulu

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory Administration Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu has heaped a huge praise on the FOSLA Football Academy for its struggle to make FCT proud, urging them not to relent in their oar toward making Nigeria’s capital city proud more.

She made the commendation on Thursday in Abuja when Minister received the champion of the maiden edition of National Principal Cup FOSLA academy in her office where she pledges to do everything within her power to ensure FOSLA academy be the best in the world.

Just a few months ago, FOSLA academy, owned by former President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Sanni Lulu emerged champion of the resuscitated National Principal’s Cup after years of moribund.

Speaking, the minister who was represented by FCT Director of Sports Mr Luka Istifanus appreciated the efforts of the Proprietor of the school Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi to toward football development.

According to Istifanus, the minister of FCT was very much delighted when she received the request made by FOSLA football academy for her to receive them officially, having emerged the overall winner of the National Principal Cup of 2021 edition.

She encouraged the management of FOSLA academy to continue working hard and be more patriotic “I want to charged FOSLA academy to go to higher places, than just winning the Principal Cup because there are still other competitions that are higher than this.”

The Director assured that the FCT administration will collaborate with the FOSLA Academy to ensure that children who are naturally endowed in the Capital city are given the opportunity to combine their academic with their football careers.

Speaking earlier, the Proprietor of the Academy, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi enumerated the achievements of the Academy since 2011 it was established, and commended the administration of the FCT for giving it an enabling environment to operate. He said that the Academy with 70 percent of its students being indigent, but naturally endowed and are on scholarship to university level.

According to him, we have reach the stage for the past 10 years, we are doing the best and improving our service and what we are looking for is not to remain where we are, we are trying to be the best in the world.

“We are so clearly optimism is in our dream to get to the best position in the whole world and to get to that imaginable target we needed everybody’s supports, most importantly the government that is why we are to visit honorable minister of the state.

However, since its establishment in September 2011 as the first privately owned football academy in Nigeria, FOSLA Academy has established itself in the round leather game. It has won the FCT Principals Cup from 2015 to date, played up to the finals of the NNPC /Shell All Nigerian Secondary School Competition, Copa Coca-Cola U. 15 cup finals, Etisalat U. 15 cup finals among others. It has also contributed several players to the various Nigeria Youth teams, and recently became the first Football Club in country that played in the League with all University Undergraduates players

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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