The Confederation of African Football (CAF) School Football Development Initiative continued on Monday in Lagos, Nigeria, with Epe Grammar School being the next beneficiary.
The initiative aims to promote football development among young students and provide them with necessary resources to excel in the sport.
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) played a crucial role in selecting Epe Grammar School as one of the beneficiaries of this initiative.
The LSFA Assistant Secretary Kayode Okuneye and Mr. Adekoya, Epe DFA Chairman, did an outstanding job in ensuring the program’s success.
The Principal of Epe Grammar School, Mr. Ajayi Sulaiman, expressed his gratitude to CAF and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for choosing their school. He highlighted the importance of such initiatives in promoting football development among young students.
Some notable old students of Epe Grammar School are Hon Wale Raji, Current House of Representatives Member, Representing Epe Federal Constituency, Rt Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, and Barrister Tunde Doherty.
The gesture is part of CAF’s efforts to promote football development in Africa, and the NFF is working tirelessly to ensure the initiative’s success in Nigeria. The program will benefit selected schools across the 36 states and the FCT.
The Principal expressed appreciation to Hajji Gafar, the Lagos State Football Association Chairman, for finding Epe Grammar School worthy of benefiting from the initiative. The school’s administration and students are thrilled with the development and look forward to utilizing the resources provided.
The CAF School Football Development Initiative is expected to have a positive impact on football development in Nigeria, especially among young students. The program will provide opportunities for students to develop their skills and potentially become future football stars.
Epe Grammar School is a notable institution with a rich history, and this initiative will further enhance its reputation as a hub for football development. The school’s old students are proud of the recognition and are committed to supporting the initiative.
The event was a testament to the power of collaboration between CAF, NFF, and LSFA in promoting football development in Nigeria. The initiative is expected to inspire other schools and communities to take an interest in football development.
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