DollyP Sports Academy unveils plans to create pathways for talented footballers

 

President of Kwara-based DollyP Sport Academy, Ahmed Yusuf, has affirmed the academy's commitment to providing a pathway for talented young footballers, suitable for European football markets. 

Speaking at a press briefing at Whitefield Hotel in Ilorin, Yusuf highlighted the academy's four-year track record of successfully discovering and nurturing young talents, with a focus on preparing them for opportunities in European clubs.

Yusuf mentioned the academy's effective partnerships with various European clubs, some of which have visited Ilorin to assess the academy and its players. 

He emphasized the academy's impact on society, not just through player development but also by providing opportunities for players to join foreign clubs in Europe.

In a recent program, five players were identified for possible signing, showcasing the academy's success in talent development. 

Additionally, Yusuf highlighted the academy's commitment to continuously improving its coaches' knowledge through periodic training sessions.

To discover players, the academy organizes competitions across the state, focusing on different age categories. 

After identifying talented players, the academy seeks the consent of their parents to proceed with their development.

Representing a group of European clubs, Villasenor Lopez Israel praised Nigeria's young, strong, and talented footballers. He noted that beyond skill, the right mentality is crucial for players to adapt to new environments and future challenges

FCT FA partners Fosla Academy on Grassroots Football Development

Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA) chairman, Alhaji Abba Mouktar Mohammed has constituted a five man committee to work with Fosla Academy on the modalities for the development of grassroots football development in the Capital city. 

The FA boss made the pronouncement at the weekend when he received the Champions of the rejuvenated National Principals Cup, FOSLA Academy Karshi-Abuja in his office. 

Alhaji Mohammed who also announced a cash gift of 500,000 naira to the Academy, said the partnership will in the areas of infrastructural development, talent enhancements and exposure among others.

Alhaji Mohammed commended the academy for winning the tournament and placing the FCT in the world map adding that he would partner with the academy in discovering and nuturing future stars to stardom. 

“We at the FCT FA commended your efforts for winning the National Principal’s Cup and making the FCT proud, we would partner and support the academy in discovering,developing and promoting talents to stardom and also the coaches. 

“Our doors are always open to support the academy, we also appreciate the efforts of the former NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi for his role in developing grassroots talent in the nation’s capital”. 

Earlier, the founder of FOSLA Academy  Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, applauded the FCT FA Chairman, for his gesture and also reaffirmed the academy’s commitment in the development of football in FCT. 

Quoting his words, the former FCT Director of Sports said "On behalf of the management and students of FOSLA academy we appreciate the kind gestures of the leadership of the FCT FA, and we want to assure you  that we will support your giant strides in the discovery and development of Football in FCT and Nigeria in general. He said that the Academy is ever ready to partner with various organizations to empower the indigent students in football and other sports”. 

Fosla Academy is a foremost Academy in Nigeria where students combine education and football with many of them on scholarships to University level. Over 40 students from the Academy are studying various academic programs at the Nasarawa University, Keffi

Organizers announce kickoff date for 5th Waasinmi Summer Soccer Championship

Organizers of the prestigious fast rising Waasinmi summer soccer Championship have concluded plans to host the fifth edition of the event at in five different venues in Waasinmi, Ewekoro Local government area of the state.

The organizers have also scheduled the kick off date for July 28 and will run through August 15, 2021.

At a press conference held at the palace of the traditional ruler in Waasinmi Community, the Oniwaasimi of Waasinmi Oba Dr. Emmanuel Babatunde Osuntogun to herald the 5th edition of the event, the convener of the youth development programme, Coach Victor Agbagu noted that  registration is still in progress and confirmed that there are six categories to be competed for, the Under 10, under 13, under 15, under 17 free age and then the female category.

Coach Victor Agbagu said " This is an annual event brought about by the interest we have seeing children on the streets of Waasinmi, in Ewekoro Local government and in Ogun State at Large playing football and then we started looking for platforms where we can showcase them"

"We thought it was pertinent to assist the kids go off the street and project their talent to the world and we came up with this idea of Waasinmi summer soccer Championship in 2017"

"And since then, we thank God that it has grown from strength to strength, this is the fifth edition. In 2017 we had just three categories, now we have six and we are even looking forward to making it better".

The organizers, Unique Sports Management Nigeria Limited in conjunction with Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy through the Local organizing committee made it known that measures have been put in place to ensure an hitch free tournament before, during and after the event.

The Oniwaasimi of Waasinmi Oba Dr. Emmanuel Babatunde Osuntogun in his remarks assured that Waasinmi is ready to host the close to One thousand people or more that will storm the city and assured of necessary Support.

The monarch expressed satisfaction, he gave kudos to the organizers, Unique Heights Sports Management Nigeria Limited under the Leadership of coach Victor Agbagu.

The traditional ruler said "Let me cease this opportunity to congratulate and appreciate coach Victor Agbagu for sustaining this initiative, it has been a long way coming and as the leader of this Community, I'm proud and very elated, I want to assure everyone coming around for the tournament that Waasinmi is very safe and we are looking forward to hosting everyone".

Also present at the press conference were the representatives of the coaches and referees council, strategic chiefs of Waasinmi, other sports enthusiasts among others.

Grassroots Football: Fresh unveils Deputy Governor's U21 Peace and Unity Cup tournament

Chairman of Niger state football association alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has presented the maiden edition of Niger state deputy governor's under 21 peace and unity cup ( trophy) as he set sights on grassroots development in the power state.