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NFF Board Member Lauds JCI Coaching Clinic


Govt Board Member of the Nigeria Soccer Federation, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has heaped plaudits on the Administration of JCI soccer Academy for persistently exposing grassroots coaches in Nigeria to what’s relevant and obtainable globally.
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Alhaji Majekodunmi who visited the JCI Sports activities Area on Thursday to witness the current teaching clinic appreciated the people behind the initiative and notably gave kudos to the Chairman of JCI, Dr. Joseph Ogunsanya.
Alhaji Majekodunmi described the occasion as a laudable initiative which has the muse that’s able to standing the take a look at of time.
He stated “This can be a excellent initiative, developmental programmes are prime of the menu on the diary of the Nigeria Soccer Federation and occasions like that is in tandem with what the soccer physique is preaching”
“I sincerely admire Physician Ogunsanya for this chance for our grassroot coaches, it’s going to spur them to work effortlessly on updating their data on what’s relevant globally”.
Alhaji Majekodunmi assured that the Ogun State Soccer Affiliation underneath his watch will proceed to help laudable initiatives that are legitimately geared toward constructing and rebuilding soccer within the state and Nigeria as an entire.
The Chairman of JCI, United States of America primarily based Dr. Joseph Ogunsanya defined that constructing a formidable Nigerian soccer teaching system and getting grassroot coaches licensed necessitated the teaching clinic.
He stated “We had completely different periods with the coaches, we additionally uncovered them to the usage of some modern-day amenities”.
“Mainly, we all know it’s a problem for many grassroot coaches to get licensed, so we determined to help from this stage as regards certification, it’s going to go a great distance of their teaching profession”.
Dr. Joseph Ogunsanya assured that the teaching clinic is not going to be a one off factor, including it’s opened to coaches who’re additionally outdoors the state.
The Chairman technical committee of the Ogun State Soccer Affiliation, Dr. Bayo Oluwatoki was additionally current on the occasion.
Former head coach of Gateway United and Ijebu United, coach Hakeem Busari was additionally current as one of many instructors, others are coach Victor Agbagu and coach Henry Oviawe.
JCI Sports activities Area is located at Papalanto, Ewekoro Native Authorities space of Ogun State, it has a soccer pleasant pitch a lined pavilion, hostels and different amenities.
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