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Football Can Quicken Mental Health Recovery… NLO Scribe

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3 years ago

May 8, 2022

The Chief Operating officer of the Nigeria National Wide League Olushola Ogunnowo has opined that football can quicken the recovery of sick people and make them healthy again.

The Scribe made this assertion in Gwagwalada Abuja while inspecting facilities provided at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital for the NLO Division 2 League which will begin later in the month.

He expressed satisfaction at the facilities he inspected, while commending the Gwagwalada Football Council for ensuring that there are regular football activities in the Area Council. “I must Commend you for your efforts in the development of football in your locality. I must not fail to mention the passion that you have in development of the game in the country, most especially in bringing football matches to the facilities of the Teaching hospital, thereby giving the sick the opportunity to be part of the game, which will hasten their recovery rate. This is another commendable aspect of your efforts. I implore you not to relent in your efforts ” he said .

Gwagwalada, FCT has been selected as one of the 16 centers that will host the 2022 edition of the NLO Division 2 League which will begin on 21 May.

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

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1 hour 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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