Sports
NIS Confers Fellowship on Lalong, Soname, 4 Others
As part of activities to mark the 9th convocation ceremony and to commemorate the 50th year anniversary of the National Institute for sports Lagos, 6 eminent Nigerians including the pioneer Principal are to be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute.
According to the Director-General National Institute for sports Professor Olawale Moronkola the recipients are: former Plateau State Governor Senator Simon Bako Lalong, President General of Nigerian football and other sports supporters Club Dr Rafiu Ladipo , veteran broadcaster Dr Danladi Nasir Bako, business mogul Honourable Kunle Soname, Airpeace Chairman Barrister Allen Onyema, Special Sports Olympics Gold medalist Ms Lucy Ejike and Late Principal of the NIS Dr Awoture Eleyae.
They will be confered with the Fellowship of the Institute on 30th January , 2025 at the convocation ceremony and 50 years anniversary celebration of the Institute at the Gymnasium Hall in Lagos.
The awardees are being honoured for their contributions to the development of sports in Nigeria over the years.
Apart from the awards, other events lined up include the pre- convocation lecture, 9th special convocation, 50th year anniversary lecture and alumni dinner/ Awards night.
While the pre convocation lecture is to be delivered by Lagos State University Don Professor Abiodun Moronfolu, Broadcast icon Dr John Momoh will be the Chairman of the 50th year anniversary lecture.
There will be awards of certificates to graduands and special recognitions to oustanding students.
Sports
From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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