Olalekan Oyinlola, Founder of Leks Sports NG and Escola United Football Academy, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance at the TCC League, despite being a newcomer to the competition.
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In an exclusive interview during the Creative Championship 2023/24 press conference, Oyinlola shared insights into Escola United’s mission
Olalekan Oyinlola highlighted Escola United’s successful debut in the TCC League, their commitment to developing young talents, and the importance of balancing sports and education for Nigerian youths. He emphasized the need for continuous learning and growth.
He described their first match as a baptism of fire, emphasizing the high level of competition in the league.
Oyinlola explained that Escola United joined the league due to the openness of the league’s owners and the quality of the teams involved, which offer similar competition to international standards.
Escola United’s vision is to nurture young talents, focusing on both their football development and education. The club aims to provide an environment where learning takes precedence over immediate monetary gains.
Oyinlola stressed the importance of educating players about the long-term benefits of balancing sports with education, making them more resilient and adaptable when their sports careers come to an end.
The club’s founder highlighted the need for Nigerian youths to embrace both education and sports, seeing them as intertwined paths to a successful future.
He used the example of former Nigerian international player Oluwaseyi Olofinjana, who transitioned into various roles in football administration after his playing career, emphasizing the value of education.
Oyinlola acknowledged the challenges of changing the monetary mentality prevalent in Nigerian sports but emphasized the importance of unlearning old habits, relearning the value of education, and continuous learning for personal growth and long-term success.
Escola United is committed to creating an environment where young talents are encouraged to develop both academically and athletically, ensuring they have the tools for a prosperous future.
