Lagos Grassroots football camp 2024: A sea of young talents takes over Teslim BALOGUN stadium

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LAGOS GRASSROOTS FOOTBALL CAMP 2024: A SEA OF YOUNG TALENTS TAKES OVER TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM 

By Dada Babajide Razak 

The Lagos Grassroots Football Camp 2024 kicked off with a surge of excitement at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Over 1,000 young footballers, aged 5 to 17, answered the call to participate in this five-day event. On the first day alone, over 200 aspiring athletes successfully registered and passed their medical screenings, securing their place in the program. 

As the Lagos Grassroots Football Camp 2024 unfolds, the number of young footballers participating is expected to grow, creating a vibrant and inclusive community. This event goes beyond simply developing athletic skills; it prioritizes the development of essential values like teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship, shaping well-rounded young athletes. 

The Lagos Grassroots Football Camp 2024 is a testament to the collaborative efforts of local football associations and community leaders. This initiative represents a significant step towards strengthening the football landscape in Lagos, providing a platform for the next generation of players to thrive and contribute to the sport's future. 

Hon. Adebanji Atewogboye, Senior Special Assistant on Grassroots Sports to the Lagos State Government, extended a warm welcome to the participants on behalf of the Ministry of Sports. He assured them of the government's commitment to their safety and highlighted Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's dedication to grassroots development.

Damilare Orimoloye, the Senior Special Assistant on Sports, and Onaopepo Adu, the Senior Special Assistant on Sports Marketing, echoed this sentiment, commending the Lagos State Sports Commission for its unwavering support in making the camp a reality. 

Both the participant and parents present were happy with the program and appreciated Lagos state government for the initiatives to develop and discover talents for future champions from the community within Lagos state and urged other states within the federation to emulate this laudable initiatives.

DD Media Insight

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