The Nigeria Football Coaches Association (NFCA), Ogun State Chapter, is set to organize a major leadership summit aimed at empowering and developing football coaches across the state.
The event, themed “Igniting Greatness,” is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Babcock University and is expected to attract more than 100 coaches and football stakeholders from various levels of the game.
According to the organizers, the summit forms part of the association’s broader vision to promote leadership excellence, professional growth, and capacity building within Nigeria’s football coaching community.
The programme will take place at the prestigious CIBM Bankers Hall and will feature leadership training sessions, insightful lectures, interactive discussions, and networking opportunities tailored toward modern football management and coaching development.
Participants expected at the summit include grassroots coaches, academy owners, club managers, technical directors, sports administrators, and other stakeholders within Ogun State’s football ecosystem.
Officials of the NFCA Ogun State Chapter stressed that the summit goes beyond football tactics, focusing strongly on leadership values, mentorship, innovation, discipline, and professionalism.
They noted that developing visionary coaches remains essential to strengthening grassroots football and shaping the future of Nigerian football.
The organizers also emphasized that the initiative reflects the association’s dedication to improving coaching standards and creating opportunities for knowledge sharing among football professionals.
With interest growing ahead of the event, registered participants have been encouraged to complete their registration processes and prepare for what is expected to become one of the largest football leadership gatherings in Ogun State.
The summit further highlights increasing efforts within Nigerian football circles to invest in education, structure, and leadership development as key pillars for long-term progress in the sport.
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