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Football Dev”t: Maiden JOSENIHO Kids Football League kick-Off February 2025 in Abuja

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10 months ago

December 2, 2024

Jeph Ajayi

Ten (10) teams in the capital city of Nigeria in Abuja are set to make a statement when JOSENIHO Kids Football League kicks off come first week of February 2025, where children of different age grades will competing for honour and showcase their talents.

A league put in place by a football enthusiast Victor Isereke will sees over 500 kids competing in different age grades categories.

The category includes, Age 1-8, under 10, under 12 and under 14 where 10 teams from nooks and crannies of FCT is expected to register 15 players for the league.

However, after the competition players all the participating kids will smile home with football gifts like uniform, kits ball amongst others.

While the 1st price winner will pocket 1 million naira, second position #500.000, third position #350,000.

While speaking the sponsor of the Joseniho kids football leagues Victor Isereke the aim is to provide templates for the kits to complete and showcase their God’s given talent.

According to him, I am football enthusiastic, I have three boys who are footballers, and I have seen people organizing this kind of tournament in Abuja before, I was not impressed with some aspect, I felt I should come up with my own and correct those areas that were not satisfactory.

“The aim is to provide the kids with that template to compete, there are a lot of football academy in Abuja but many kids still don’t have the opportunity to compete to put the things they are learning to practical use so, I felt it’s an opportunity to provide the template for the kids to play with one another.

When asked if league is going to be every year or one of one Mr Isekere replied: “It’s going to be the first but not the last, I am passionate about it, that is why we are giving our best to ensure their continuity, I have friend associate that are willing to partner to set the foundation right for this tournament.”

In his remarked, the Chairman LOC Organizing committee Dayo Faleyimu expressed that the league will be one of the best in the country.

“We are expecting 10 teams for now we have 7 teams registered because we are not to just registering a team we want the best team to be part of this because all we want is the best.”

Talking about age falsification, LOC chairman said that the organizer will make use of Original certificate of birth, International passport NiN among others to ensure there is no issue of age cheat in the competition.

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FAME Foundation to the World: Para Athletes Need Empowerment, Not Sympathy

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11 mins ago

October 8, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
The founder of FAME Foundation (Female Advocacy, Mentoring, and Empowerment), Arabinrin Aderonke Atoyebi, has called on the global community to support, not pity, para athletes.

Speaking at the recently concluded Play the Game 2025 Conference held in Tampere, Finland, Atoyebi emphasized that athletes with physical challenges require empowerment, policy support, and inclusion not sympathy.

Aderonke, a fearless journalist and lifelong advocate for women and girls in sports, has consistently championed the rights of marginalized groups through her foundation.

Known for her bold and passionate advocacy, she reiterated that para athletes deserve the same opportunities and resources as their able-bodied counterparts.

The international conference, held from October 5th to 8th, brought together journalists, policymakers, and global stakeholders to discuss pressing issues under the theme: “Breaking Barriers in Sports: Integration of Marginalized Groups and Persons with Disabilities.”

Delivering a powerful and interactive lecture, Atoyebi stated: “I want to conclude by saying that para athletes around the globe need our support, policy reviews, and implementation—not our pity. They don’t need sympathy; what they truly need is empowerment.”

Her impactful contribution at the event further amplified Africa’s voice in the global call for inclusion, equality, and policy-driven change in the world of sports.

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