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La Liga Giants FC Barcelona, Sri Lankan Government Advances Partnership with Nigeria on Football and Cricket
With Nigeria continually benefitting from its participation at the World Football Summit in Seville, Spain, an offer from the Government of Sri Lanka to partner Nigeria in the development of Cricket and Hockey represents the latest silver lining for the nation. This development represents a double swoop for the country, as Barca Innovation Hub also registered its readiness to partner Nigeria in the areas of football education and training.
Nigeria’s delegation at the World Football Summit, led by the Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh had fruitful engagements with Sri Lankan Government officials, who revelead their desire to offer technical support for the growth of sports, especially cricket and hockey in Nigeria.
Sri Lanka has steadily ranked amongst top nations in cricket globally, since 1965, when it joined the International Cricket Council (ICC).
The South-Asian nation were ICC World Cup champions in 1996 and emerged runners-up in 2007 and 2011. In the T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka were champions in 2014 and finished runners-up in 2009 and 2002. The nation sits in history as six-time champions of Asia, 2002 Asian Test winners and gold medalists in cricket during the 2014 Asian Games.
Furthermore, Barca Innovation Hub, a sports innovation and education outfit owned and operated by La Liga giants, FC Barcelona expressed its readiness to partner with Nigeria through its football federation. The Hub is known for its expertise in coaching education, sports nutrition, sports analytics, sports business, science, as well as related technology and innovation.
Senator Enoh said Nigeria is excited about the prospects of these collaborations, which are part of the outcomes from the country’s participation in one of football showpiece gatherings in Spain. He said the Ministry will keenly pursue the dividends of these meetings, with measurable deliverables placed on specific timelines.
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Future Star: Mavlon FC Recognizes 10-Year-Old Oche Peter with Scholarship
Mavlon FC of Lagos has awarded an educational scholarship to their latest young talent, 10-year-old Oche Peter.
Oche, who is currently in Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS 1), has demonstrated football intelligence well beyond his age. Remarkably ambidextrous, he uses both feet with such skill that coaches and fans alike find it difficult to determine his stronger foot.
Since joining Mavlon FC, Oche has shown immense potential and exceptional talent on the pitch. During a recent training session, he impressed spectators so much that fans spontaneously contributed a cash gift of N17,500.00 in recognition of his extraordinary ability.
Under Mavlon FC’s scholarship program, Oche will continue to develop both his football career and academic education.
Source: www.totorinews.com
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