Written by: Olaleye Oluwadamilola
The Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) has set machinery in motion to organize a special football tournament involving Nigeria ex-internationals.
This was revealed by LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed on Thursday morning, in Lagos.
“We believe in our ex-players. LSFA is determined to carry along ex-internationals and drive the game forward at every level,” Hajj Gafar began.
“The tournament will see former Nigeria internationals based in Lagos adopt teams. For instance, if an ex-international is based in the area of Dino SC he can adopt them.
The competition tagged; ‘Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup’, would see teams play on a home and away basis in the first phase before the tournament proceeds to the knockout stages.
“We want to have a clear identity and organize lots of programs. This is one of our innovations and we hope to take blessings from the Lagos State Government and Nigeria Football Federation,” the football technocrat enthused.
Hajj Gafar also reiterated LSFA’s commitment to the proper development of football in the center of excellence.
“We’re determined to lead that development at every level and have created a robust plan for doing so using all our resources and knowledge.”
Meanwhile, former Nigeria internationals like Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, and Wasiu Ipaye have already thrown their weight behind the innovation by the LSFA.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com
