Coal City Football Legends Plan Big For Ex Players

The newly elected Govt Committee of Coal Metropolis Soccer Legends Affiliation (CCFLA) headed by Ex-international, Emma Okocha has inaugurated a Welfare Committee with the mandate to design a welfare program, establish eligible members in addition to increase funds to assist such members.

A information launch by the Publicity Secretary of the Coal Metropolis Soccer Legends Mr. Paul Nwachukwu stated that the concept to set the Welfare Committee was necessitated by the frequent tales of ex footballers who’re struggling as a result of monetary challenges. He quoted Okocha who’s the elder brother of Nigeria iconic midfielder, Jay-Jay, as noting that CCFL could be very dedicated to the development of the lives of ex- footballer of Enugu background. Emma Okocha was quoted as saying that ‘we’re right here to assist one another trouble financially and usually’.

On the actions of the Welfare Committee up to now, the Committee Chairman, Kenneth Udichi famous that they’ve set out modalities to establish members that want monetary and enterprise help. He added that from their projections, some members will probably be certified for enterprise and capability growth loans whereas some will obtain grants particularly these with well being points.

In accordance with Udichi, ‘ the committee is taking a look at find out how to convert the Welfare Committee right into a Basis for the overall wellbeing of Enugu born ex gamers. It will imply that the welfare mission will grow to be self financing by means of enterprise returns. Different members of the Welfare crew embrace ex worldwide, Ikem ‘Potential’ Ude, ex Enugu Rangers captain, Ike Oforje, Obiora Anichie, Pau Nwachukwu, Austin Mba, Okey Onwudiwe, CCFL founding President John ‘Rasta’ Ikemefuna, Vincent Okpalaka, Jude Ede and Olisemeka Obi who acts as committee Secretary.

prepared, a member of the Affiliation, Chief Emeka Ozoani (SAN) has donated the a few of N500,000 for the welfare mission of CCFL.

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