Sports
President of Iganmu FC Donates Football Kits To Grassroot Academies
..reward players with cash gifts
President of Lagos-based NLO team Iganmu FC, Abayomi Egbayelo has intensified his commitments toward the development of grassroots football in Lagos and its environs.
Last week, the Tokyo, Japan-based philanthropist and sportspreneur put action to his words of promise and encouragement in assisting indigent but talented young footballers, as well as, grassroots football academies towards achieving their career goals.
In the twin event, held at the high-brow Yasui Buka, Festac Town, Lagos, four football academies benefitted from Egbayelo’s large heart as they received top-quality balls, boots, and training bibs. Even as players, officials, and ardent fans of Iganmu FC also received cash rewards of over N700,000 from the youthful football administrator.
Fielding questions from pressmen, Egbayelo remarked that the decision to donate football kits to the grassroots football teams was borne out of his desire to help young players achieve their dreams through these academies.
“I have been through these paths. I understand the pains and anguish of not having what you need to achieve your dreams. I am happy to contribute my little quota and I hope it helps achieve the goals. This is just a phase, hopefully, we shall return with bigger things in June, this year,” he stated.
” Furthermore, the cash rewards for the players, officials, and supporters of Iganmu FC is in fulfillment of my earlier promise to motivate them towards performing better in the TCC League and the NLO league as well.
And I hope it would spur them to do well and pick up the desired diadems at the end of the season,” Egbayelo, who is also the CEO of Marvel Sports and Entertainment Company, enthused.
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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