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Football Dev”t: Maiden JOSENIHO Kids Football League kick-Off February 2025 in Abuja
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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Lagos State Sports Commission, Abbey Rangers FC Seal Groundbreaking Partnership for Grassroots Football Development
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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