Governor Mimiko Happy To Host Nigeria Under 13s In Akure
Published: September 17, 2013
The Executive Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko says his state has benefited immensely from playing host to
the National U-13 team .
Governor Mimiko who spoke on Monday through his special adviser on sports, Fisayo Akinkuade, in Akure said the presence of the national team has served as a source of motivation to the youths in the state.
“It is a sort of awareness for our teeming youths, the aim of the Executive Governor is to take youths out of the street and make them useful people to the society, the U-13 team will help a great deal to motivate our boys,” Fisayo Akinkuade told reporters.
The National U-13 boys who are observing a four week close camping exercise in Akure had earlier on Monday defeated Ikare
Soccer Academy 4 - 0 in a friendly match played in Ikare Akoko area of Ondo state.
Also, the National U-13 team spanked Ibadan based Links Soccer Academy 4-0 in another friendly match played at the Liberty stadium Ibadan on Sunday evening.
The U-13 boys have now won 9 games, drawn 1 and lost 1 in 11 friendly matches played so far and have score 43 goals having conceded 11 in the process.
Team’s assistant coach, Taiwo Akeem says NFF’s U-13 programme is the best for the country.
“ When a nation invests in the youths, they are building the nation, so I think our football now has a focus if we can continue taping from the grassroots,” he stated.
the National U-13 team .
Governor Mimiko who spoke on Monday through his special adviser on sports, Fisayo Akinkuade, in Akure said the presence of the national team has served as a source of motivation to the youths in the state.
“It is a sort of awareness for our teeming youths, the aim of the Executive Governor is to take youths out of the street and make them useful people to the society, the U-13 team will help a great deal to motivate our boys,” Fisayo Akinkuade told reporters.
The National U-13 boys who are observing a four week close camping exercise in Akure had earlier on Monday defeated Ikare
Soccer Academy 4 - 0 in a friendly match played in Ikare Akoko area of Ondo state.
Also, the National U-13 team spanked Ibadan based Links Soccer Academy 4-0 in another friendly match played at the Liberty stadium Ibadan on Sunday evening.
The U-13 boys have now won 9 games, drawn 1 and lost 1 in 11 friendly matches played so far and have score 43 goals having conceded 11 in the process.
Team’s assistant coach, Taiwo Akeem says NFF’s U-13 programme is the best for the country.
“ When a nation invests in the youths, they are building the nation, so I think our football now has a focus if we can continue taping from the grassroots,” he stated.
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