Alansmith delivers FIFA 2-star pitch for Imperial Football Academy

 

Alansmith Nigeria Limited has once again delivered a world-class sports facility to one of its clients, Imperial Football Academy, located in Odogbolu, Ogun State. 

This achievement reinforces its status as a leading player in the construction of sports facilities in West Africa.

Joshua Adamu, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of Alansmith Nigeria Limited, shared insights into the project, which was completed in record time. 

"The Imperial Football Academy sports facility boasts a 9,200 sqm pitch made of 60mm double-colour monofilament grass with a shock pad, rated FIFA 2-star," Adamu informed. 

"This makes it one of the largest privately owned pitches of this standard, as Alansmith Nigeria Limited is dedicated to sports development."

Adamu, a seasoned construction expert who has successfully established Alansmith Nigeria Limited as a prominent brand in sports facility construction, further remarked. 

"I remember when the project began; the site was in a remote location. We planned, budgeted, designed, and executed the entire project from start to finish, thus strengthening our reputation as the one-stop shop for a sports construction firm."

"Second FC Ebedei stadium will be world-class" - Joshua Adamu

FIFA and CAF-certified sports facility expert and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alan Smith, Joshua Adamu has informed plans to deliver another world-class stadium for FC Ebedei.

Joshua Adamu gave the hint of the plan while in a media chat with Family United By Football (FUBF) an informative sports group on a social media platform- WhatsApp. 

According to the Innovative and energy-driven sports facility manager of repute, "The FC Ebedei Stadium is three years old and still counting and it's still looking new. This is because quality was not compromised, and the core expert was used.

"Interestingly, the stadium is about the only pitch in Nigeria presently running fully on the French drain. You don't see any open drainage on the pitch.

"All drainages are underground and it's also one of the few pitches in Nigeria on full shock pads, not the usual underlays.

"So that gives the pitch extra cushion effects, and the players will be able to enjoy it and that's why experts and scouts that have visited the pitch have been commending the work done there. 

"By the grace of God, this year, FC Ebedei will be having its second stadium ready. That will be coming with a better quality and new look. They say the reward for good work is more work. 

"We are proudly associated with that pitch and we intend to build on it. What you see there is simple quality and no compromise."

Joshua Adamu: Expanding Alansmith frontiers to other African domestic leagues

 

Joshua Adamu, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of FIFA and CAF-certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited has given the main reason why they are the one-stop shop for stadium facilities.

Adamu in a chat with the press, expressed his delight as his work at the FC Ebedei Stadium is earning praises and that, about eight players have moved to Denmark to improve on their professional careers.

It two years and the FC Ebedei Stadium pitch is looking new, it says a lot about the job done and the quality of turf installed on the pitch, can you tell us more about it?

A-First of all I like to credit the team for always looking for the best, like I always say "a good product sells itself" Alansmith Nigeria LTD would give quality products, professional services and excellent after-sales service for maintenance in the long run.

During these two years, FC Ebedei has had about eight (8) of its players move to Denmark to further their football career, credit to the facility installed by Alansmith Nigeria LTD as it's part of the club's success story, so how delighted are you? 

I'm very intrigued that we have been able to bring European standards to Nigeria where there is no difference between playing abroad and on our turf which allows a smooth transition to where ever they find themselves because of the world-class facility they trained on while at home.

Teams have poured praises on your work, so how can teams in Nigeria's domestic league benefit from it?

We are accessible, we can be reached via Instagram and our website, and our motto is integrity and professionalism so teams in Nigeria who don't compromise standards and want quality jobs can rest assured that we are their one-stop shop.

Any plans to extend your work beyond the shores of Nigeria?

Yes of course, as we speak we are consulting for projects in African countries and with the COVID pandemic travel restrictions, we've been able to work with foreign partners on their projects here in Africa because we have the equipment and technical experience.

During the live streaming of matches at the FC Ebedei Stadium, comments are always made about the team and facility, how impressed are you?

I'm very impressed, the team is doing a fantastic job because the astroturf is giving the players a platform to showcase their talents and abilities and a good camera view.

AlanSmith Nig Ltd Partners Ogunjobi Gold Cup

FIFA and CAF certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited has sealed a partnership deal with the organisers of the foremost pre-season tournament in Nigeria, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup.

Joshua Adamu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alansmith Nigeria Limited whose groundsmen will be providing technical support on Ebedei Stadium, one of the venues for this year's Ogunjobi Gold Cup, said they are delighted to tag with the tournament which has become a brand in Nigeria's domestic football.

Adamu hosted the Ogunjobi Gold Cup General Coordinator, Tunde Shamsudeen on a tour of the Ebedei Stadium facility on Tuesday in Sagamu.

According to Shamsudeen, while speaking with Gold Cup Media stated: "The partnership will be of immense benefit to the tourney."

Alansmith boss on his part said: "We're delighted to partner with Ogunjobi Gold Cup which over the years have proven to be the best pre-season tourney for domestic football teams in the country.

"Looking at the calibre of teams that have featured in the tourney, which cuts across the three tiers of our domestic league, Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL), Nigeria National League(NNL) and Nationwide League One (NLO), shows how teams rate the tourney.

"We're a result-driven firm so we looking forward to a better partnership with the brand and Nigerian football as well."

ABS FC of Ilorin is the defending champions after they stung Gombe United in a 5-goal thriller at the last edition in Ilorin.

Alansmith Nig Ltd Recommend FC Ebedei Pitch To Nigerian League Teams

 The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FIFA and CAF certified synthetic pitch installation firm, Alansmith Nigeria Limited, Joshua Adamu, has recommended Nationwide League One side, FC Ebedei pitch to clubs in the Nigerian leagues.

The CEO who recently sealed a partnership deal with the organisers of Nigeria’s foremost pre-season tournament, the Ogunjobi Gold Cup explained why the artificial pitch is the best in Nigeria as against natural turfs.

"I have been through it and seen it all. For a fact, the reason why I opt for and recommend the synthetic pitches to clients is because of our maintenance culture, nature and type of people we are in Nigeria to be specific.

"Ask me why and I would tell you, we do not have a good number of turfs that can accommodate our football culture and the number of people playing the game.

"One natural turf, you have people train daily, morning and evening, play matches at weekends, host tournaments, friendly games and novelty matches on it, such a turf won't last the test of time.”

He added “Natural turfs are designed to host just Saturday matches, and not train on them like they do in Europe. But here in Nigeria, you have teams train on them daily and sadly cars drive on them during events like political rallies, concerts and others. That's why they don't last long.

"However,  it's only the artificial turfs that can withstand that pressure. Thankfully, the Federation of International Football Association(FIFA) has approved them, as all one has to do is to make sure that they meet standards and precision.”

Speaking on why he recommends the newly installed turf at the FC Ebedei Stadium in Sagamu to league sides in Nigeria, the CEO of Alansmith disclosed.

“The FIFA specified turfs we install on pitches in Nigeria were tested at LaboSports in Europe, we have specifications that allow for speed, ball bounce and ankle movement for players all tested and proven to be accurate.

“So if one maintains that standard, you won't have any problem differentiating between natural and artificial turf.

"In Europe, as we speak, countries with harsh or difficult weather like Russia or Eastern Europe use artificial turfs, so it's not only peculiar to Nigeria."

"The FC Ebedei brand is unique and personal to me, we had the project from start to finish in 120 days despite been installed during the rain period and of course the congestion at the seaport.

"The 60mm FIFA standard artificial turf, shock pad, and French drained pitch will allow the teams to have a good feel of the professional surface."