NFF Unveils Youth Development Policy…

NFF Unveils Youth Development Policy, To Partner With Zenith Bank and Other Corporate Bodies

The Nigerian Football Federation today in Lagos, Nigeria, unveiled the federations plan to re-engineer the Nigerian Youth football system through a robust well thought out plan that’s geared towards helping restructuring the entire value chain.

From the young age of 13 to the mature age of 21, the NFF’s youth policy will oversee the discovery and nurturing of talent in line with global best practices.

NFF 2nd Vice – President And Chairman LMC, Mallam Shehu Dikko

The NFF president Mr Amaju Pinnick Speaking through his 2nd vice chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko who also doubles as the chairman of the League Management Company (LMC) stated this youth policy was in line with the plan of his federation to reposition Nigerian football through various capacity building projects and new policy statements.

The 2nd Vice chairman of the NFF Shehu Dikko referred to the new NFF youth policy simply As a “value chain” for the LMC.

Mr Marcel Okeke a top official of Zenith Bank who represented the MD of Zenith bank Mr. Peter Amangbo who was unavoidably absent.

Okeke enumerated the various levels of involvement of the bank in Nigerian sports.

He mentioned the bank’s long involvement in supporting Nigerian sports which is evident in the way Zenith bank as supported the Nigerian Women’s basketball league as for over ten years.

Okeke also said that the nff’s focus on youth is in sync with the banks CSR drive which is geared toward driving youth empowerment through ICT and now sports.

Mr Ayo Agbensanwa, DG Lagos States Sports Commission

Also present to lend his support to the NFF youth Policy Was the DG of the Lagos state sports commission – Mr Ayo Agbensanwa, affirmed the states commitment Towards sports development and also towards the drive by the NFF to setup a proper youth development policy.

Agbensanwa spoke about the states’s plan to build standard football pitches in all divisions of the state in other to make sports facilities available to many Lagosians.

Finally to the business of the day 1st Vice President of the NFF and chairman NFF youth committee Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi presented The NFF’s youth development Policy to all present stating that the NFF had decided to come up with a clear cut youth development policy which is line with global best practices.

The abundance of talent as never been the problem in Nigeria but a proper structure that will help harness these abundant talent is what this NFF youth policy represents.

NFF 1st Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi

Akinwunmi said Emphasis will be laid on Education, Welfare, and the rights of the child will be paramount in all the NFF do towards promoting this youth policy.

The NFF intends to build NFF Goal Projects in different regions of Nigeria.

A data base of all players that pass through the Development Scheme Will be built alongside a website that will be used to drive the whole process, while providing information and other necessary details online realtime.

Another Grey Area in the Development of Youth Football in Nigeria is the Proliferation of “football Academies” and this the Youth Policy as promised to address by regulating.

The NFF 1st Vice President also talked about carrying all stake holders along from parents to Scouts and State FA’s in a bid to make sure this Youth Policy achieves its aim.

The NFF’s Youth Policy on Football development is definitely an idea which if well implemented will Reposition Nigeria at the Top of World Football and maybe just maybe Nigeria will eventually Win the World Cup 2022 as Suggested by the 1st Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi.

GIVE OBAFEMI MARTINS EAGLES CALL UP – IROHA

Former Super Eagles player Benedict Iroha has urged Super Eagles Head Coach Sunday Oliseh To Give Obafemi Martins A Call Up Into The Nigerian Super Eagles .

Nigeria striker Obafemi Martins continued his impressive goal-scoring form in the Major League Soccer (MLS) when he scored in Seattle Sounders 1-1 draw at Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.

Obagoal who is also popularly referred to as “weapon of mass destruction” scored the opening goal of the game on Sunday at Kansas City in the 32nd minute.

Obafemi Martins

The former inter forward has scored 14 goals in the MLS this season, just three goals shy of a club record he set last season.

“I think obagoal still has a place in the Super Eagles, the MLS is a top league in the world, I am based in the USA, i watch Obagoal everyday, why will oliseh invite Emenike, and leave Obafemi Martins out of the Cameroon, and Congo friendly games, Obagoal has scored 14 goals this season , currently the leading goal scorer in Seattle. we shouldnt rule out any player who is currently In form now just a few months to the commencement of qualifiers to the world cup and nations cup ” Iroha said.

Nigeria is billed to face Cameroon, and Congo in Belgium by October.

Nigeria Striker Akeem Agbetu Launches Clothing Line Tagged ‘k2p wears’

Akeem Agbetu is set to lauch his own fashion line to “serve millions of fans who are enthralled by his image of a master dribbler and dancer” with quality apparel.

The former Nigeria youth international striker who currently plays for French club Le Havre in france unveiled some of the works via his instagram account.

Emmanuel Emenike and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke are some of the top stars who have endorsed K2P wears.

Top Super Eagles players like Emmanuel Emenike and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke are some of the top stars who have endorsed the clothing line tagged K2P wears.

The collection features T-shirts, trousers, knits and flashy caps. It was inspired by his childhood adventures in the slums of Mushin in Lagos Nigeria.

The 27-year-old former Karşıyaka player who joined Le Havre AC in 2014 is also the face of his brand.

Emmanuel Emenike and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke are some of the top stars who have endorsed K2P wears.

“Its the first time you gona have a nigerian footballer branching into fashion in a civilised and professional manner, i love cloths, thats why have decided to branch into creating a clothing line at least my fans will have the oppourtunity to see my other side, its not about football alone, a lot is still coming from me, i am also gona set up my own foundation soon were i am gona give back to the society back home in nigeria. but first its the K2p wears, and am sure my fans will love it” said akeem, hopefully its gona be lauched soon in nigeria , but i have only just unveiled the logos and wears in france now.

Emmanuel Emenike and Nollywood actor Jim Iyke are some of the top stars who have endorsed K2P wears.

The k2p brand is yet to hit the nigerian big market but is currently available at a number of boutiques in france.