NFF Board Member applauds JCI Coaching Clinic

NFF Board Member applauds JCI Coaching Clinic

Hassan Abdulsalam 18:01 - 24.08.2023

Majekodunmi applauded JCI during a visit to the Sports Arena on Thursday to witness the coaching clinic

The Executive Board Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the chairman of the Ogun FA, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi has showered admiration on the JCI football academy management for continually introducing grassroots coaches in Nigeria to what is usable and attainable around the world.

Majekodunmi applauded JCI during a visit to the Sports Arena on Thursday to witness the recent coaching clinic and extended special praise to Coach and JCI Chairman Dr. Joseph Ogunsanya of the United States of America.

He described the occasion as a commendable undertaking with a foundation that can withstand the test of time.

He assured that the Ogun State Football Association under his watch will continue to support laudable initiatives which are legitimately aimed at building and rebuilding football in the state and Nigeria as a whole.

Ogun FA Chairman visits JCI Coaching Clinic

He said "This is a very good initiative, developmental programmes are top on the menu of the Nigeria Football Federation and events like this is in tandem with what the football body is preaching.

"I sincerely appreciate Doctor Ogunsanya for this opportunity for our grassroot coaches, it will spur them to work effortlessly on updating their knowledge on what's applicable globally".

On his part the Chairman of JCI, Dr. Joseph Ogunsanya said that the coaching clinic was necessary to establish a strong Nigerian football coaching system and to certify grass-roots coaches.

He said "We had different sessions with the coaches, we also exposed them to the use of some modern day facilities".

"Basically, we know it's a challenge for most grassroot coaches to get certified, so we decided to assist from this level as regards certification, it will go a long way in their coaching career".

JCI Sports Arena

JCI Sports Arena is situated at Papalanto, Ewekoro Local Government area of Ogun State, it has a football friendly pitch a covered pavilion, hostels and other facilities.

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