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Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Registration Fee Announced

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5 years ago

January 27, 2021

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After months of deliberations and concerted discussions, the management of the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge has pegged registration fee for the April 5 to 11 European football scouting programme at two hundred thousand naira, (N200, 000) only.

Announcing the development in Abuja on Monday, the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Director, Coach John Sam Obuh said that the need to review the registration fee for the European scouting programme scheduled to hold at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja was due to the impact of the novel Covid-19 pandemic that have disrupted global economy and distorted sporting activities worldwide.

Coach Obuh who was the head coach of Nigeria’s 2009 silver-winning U-17 team the golden Eaglets said that the new registration fee was arrived at to help academies in the country to be part of the challenge.

The former Akwa United, Kano Pillars and Enyimba gaffer added that the to make the registration easier for intending football academies, the management has also agreed that payment can be made in three installments adding that the registration does not cover accommodation.

He however added that the FNC crew will be available to assist academies get accommodation upon request.

“We are happy to announce the new registration fee for the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge. A lot of people, especially academy owners have been asking questions on when the registration fee would be made public. But we told them to be patient with us, that we are working on how to make the whole thing and process easier for everyone.

“After much deliberations and planning, we agreed with our partners in Europe that the registration fee should be two hundred thousand naira (N200, 000) only.
A lot of issues were factored in before arriving at the fee and most important among them is the novel Covid-19 pandemic which have disrupted every human activity for close to one year now globally.

“We also took into consideration on how to make the registration much easier for the intending academy owners and that is why we agreed that payment can be made three times.

“However, the N200, 000 registration does not cover accommodation. Academies are responsible for their accommodation but upon request, we are available to help any academy secure accommodation before the trial,” he said.

The Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge Director further disclosed that the scouting programme is targeting 1, 000 talented Nigeria football players within the age of 12 and 21 years of both male and female to take part in the trial.

The maiden edition of the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge will hold from April 5 to 11, 2021.

Obuh provided further details on the challenge.

“Recall that we fixed the trial to hold from November 5 to 11 2020 but because of the covid-19 pandemic, it was shifted to April this year.

“The trial is for both individual players and team players as well. An individual player who wish to be part of the programme will register with sixty-two thousand naira (N62, 000) only.”

Interested individual players and academies are requested to visit the Fieldoo Nigeria Challenge website www.fieldootrials.com/nigeria For registration details and further information.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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6 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

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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