Gbagada FC has celebrated its 13th anniversary, reaffirming its commitment to grassroots football development and the discovery of young talents capable of making an impact on the global stage.
Sports247 reports that the club’s co-founder and president, Olajide Akinyelu, said Gbagada FC was established to promote grassroots football and create opportunities for talented young players to develop their abilities and pursue professional careers.
Akinyelu emphasised the importance of the anniversary, noting that the club remains committed to providing a platform for young footballers to showcase their talents and attract the attention of coaches and scouts.
He said, “We founded Gbagada FC to promote grassroots football and give young talents the opportunity to develop and showcase their abilities.”
The club president further stressed that the anniversary would serve as a motivation for the club to do more for grassroots football, particularly in creating opportunities for emerging players to achieve their ambitions.
“We want to continue to give more to grassroots football and promote young talents so that they can gain recognition and become a global reference,” Akinyelu added.
He also highlighted the need to provide young players with the exposure and development required to progress to higher levels of the game and attract interest from scouts locally and internationally.
As Gbagada FC celebrates 13 years of existence, the club has reiterated its determination to strengthen its grassroots development efforts and establish itself as a platform for discovering and nurturing the next generation of football stars.
