GRASSROOT: EX Super Eagles international commends Private Football Academy
In the bid of trying to encourage grassroot football in Nigeria, a private initiative from the directorate of Sports in Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), a religious body have launched the Dove U15 and U17 Sports Academy, Nigeriasoccernet.com has gathered
The launching which had in attendance Ex Super Eagles internationals and other dignitaries took place at the Redeemer High School sports field on Saturday.
According to the organisers, the project will help discover talents with the opportunity to study abroad through scholarship as well as tours to Europe, Brazil and South Africa.
Commenting on the development, Ekpo, who represented the Nigeria national football team from 1989 to 1993, lauded the effort of the orgainsers.
“I feel so happy to be here to see what Redeem Church of God is doing to develop young talented athletes starting from the grassroots to the highest level of their careers,”
“This is a great development and I wish schools and other churches can emulate this. What they have started, I can only pray that they sustain it and even if it means bringing in professionals like us to see to the development of this grassroots project which is a big one for the country.
“It is important we go back to our grassroots to see that we bring out the very best of talent and it is possible to get them here because I saw two brilliant kids during their session and with proper training they will develop into world-class.”
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