Use Sports To Develop Nigerian Youths, Olagoke Tells FG

Nigerian Footballers who wish to end their career as football Coaches have been advised to be abreast of international standard  to fit in any time the clarion call beacons on them while advising them to see the bigger picture and avoid the national embarrassment with none or inadequate credentials to saddle the technical requirements as a football Coach. 

The Founder  and Spiritual Head of Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide, Alhaji Prof. Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP stated this during the opening of Rasool Cup held at the Railway Quarters Field, Dugbe Ibadan. 

While delivering his paper tittled Train the Trainers, the sport promoter urged the Youths to use Finidi George as a case study on why no Nigerian Youth and the government must not take things for granted when it comes to youth capacity building need from amateurship to that of professional realm-grass roots and local dynamics to that of internationally promoted recognition since at this level,  our Youths or stars would be representing the interest of Nigeria, " Training the Trainer according to him is essential "

Prof. Olagoke who is also the Arole Ogun -Elu of Aare Alasa dynasty described Finidi George as a key player who rose to become the Head Coach of Enyimba FC but was denied a seat on the technical bench during CAF champions league due to lack of required CAF grade. 

Prof.  Olagoke however charged Nigerian leaders especially those saddled with Sport development at all level to invest adequately into sports so as to divert the youths from  vices in the society. 

"Sports is good for all as healthcare enhancer,  sports generally promotes unity and political relevant of every Nation ,hence the power engine,  the youth interest must be a major focus of sustainable development as defined and charged by the United Nations. In the arena of Sports promotion let us use the recent embarrassment for Nigeria as rolled out on Finidi George while representing Nigeria at the CAF championship league recently as a corrective fluid" .

The match was witnessed by members of Oyo State Football Association , president and executives of Graftadean , members of Shafaudeen In Islam Worldwide. 

Prof. Olagoke however urged Nigerian Coaches and Club owners to encourage training and retraining to ensure that Nigeria can equally nurture their ex- players to international Coach of repute. 

While speaking at the event Mr. Adeniji Adekunle donor of Kabila Cup commended Prof. Olagoke for his steadfastness, dedication and commitment to promoting football and other sports activities from the grassroots to international levels. 

"He has been contributing immensely and tirelessly his quota to the growth of the community in all senses including Sports and prayed that God will bless the Arole Ogun Elu with long life and prosperity "