Nigeria winger Moses Simon has paid a courtesy visit to the National Sports Commission (NSC) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen grassroots football development across Nigeria.
During the visit, the Nantes star held discussions with NSC officials on initiatives aimed at identifying, nurturing, and supporting young football talents while creating more opportunities for aspiring players nationwide.
Simon expressed his gratitude to the Commission and its Chairman for their unwavering commitment to youth empowerment and sports development in the country.
The winger also disclosed that the NSC has endorsed and partnered with the forthcoming Moses Simon Foundation U-17 Football Championship, a tournament designed to provide a platform for talented young footballers to showcase their skills and pursue their dreams of playing at the highest level.
According to Simon, the collaboration between his foundation and the Commission will help create sustainable pathways for emerging talents to reach their full potential, while also contributing significantly to the growth of grassroots football in Nigeria.
He commended the Commission for believing in the vision of the foundation and reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives that promote youth development and sporting excellence across the nation.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
