Geezers sports unveils plan for secondary school football league
By Muhyideen Jimoh
Geezers Sports Ltd., a leading football academy, has announced plans to launch a football league for secondary schools in 2025.
Adeniyi Adedayo, Director, Project and Programme Development, Geezers Sports, stated this at a news conference on Friday in Abuja.
He said that the initiative was part of the organisation’s drive to ensure education and grassroots football development in the country.
Adedayo explained that the league will kick-off with a pilot project in Abuja, in the first quarter of 2025.
“As we look forward to 2025, we are thrilled to unveil several key programmes that aim to expand our reach and deepen our impact.
“Our goal is to create a structured platform for secondary school students to showcase their talents, develop key life skills, and build a foundation for future success in football.
“The league will commence with a pilot project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) hopefully in the first quarter of 2025,” he said.
Adedayo said plans were underway to also launch the African Role Model Awards, an annual event designed to celebrate African sports icons who inspire youths and promote positive social change.
He consequently announced Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles forward who was recently crowned men’s African footballer of the year as the first-ever recipient of the award.
Earlier, Pelumi Olajengbesi, Director Media and Publicity, Geezers Sports, stressed the need to give the right platform for sports and education to thrive at the grassroots.
“Our goal is not just about opening a business or making profits.
“We want to provide genuine opportunities for young talents, especially those in primary and secondary schools, who have the potential but lack the resources or exposure to succeed,” he said.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is expected to create a structured platform for identifying and nurturing young talents across the country.(NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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