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Despite our wealth of talents and passion, why are investors hesitant to commit to sports in Nigeria? In my latest article, I explore the challenges ranging from infrastructure issues to cultural priorities and propose actionable solutions to attract investment. It's high time we joined forces to elevate our sports sector and create a thriving environment for athletes and investors alike. Whether you a lover of sports or not, don't just scroll pass this post without reacting to the post or dropping a comment. This discussion is about increasing profitability of our sports in Nigeria. This is a national issue that concerns all and sundry. #CalebAdebayo #theSportslawyer #professional #SportsInvestment #Nigeria #AthleteDevelopment #SportsLaw #Sports #Collaboration Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) Nigeria Women Football League (The NWFL) NIGERIA FOOTBALL SUPPORTERS CLUB LIMITED Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Federal Ministry of Youth & Sports Development, Nigeria. Nigeria Paravolley NPVF Sports Nigeria flying disc sport association Nigeria Basketball federation

The only sin of Finidi George is accepting to come down to Nigeria and coach Enyimba, and also winning the NPFL title. When we all know one of the most difficult jobs in Africa is coaching and accepting NPFL jobs. Finidi should have stayed back in Europe and continued working with the Youth teams/players. Then from Europe, he will package himself as the best thing after bread and butter and hustle for National team jobs through his friends in the NFF and Ministry of Sports. When a coach gets to the highest level of the NPFL, coaching the most successful club in the NPFL, winning the League title in his second season, still in the contest to retain the League title in his third season, worked with a head coach of the Super Eagles for 20+ months, are we saying such human doesn't deserve a chance to coach the Super Eagles? Is it because he is coaching in the NPFL and he refused to wait in Europe for the National team's jobs? The same attitude anytime we mention quality players in the NPFL and when these talents get the breakthrough to Europe/Abroad, the media and fans will be all over them. To grow the NPFL/Nigerian Football ecosystem (via coaching and talent discovery), we need more of Finidi to take the job in the NPFL and all levels of our League Football. What is the essence of your playing career and coaching certification when hundreds of people queue for a National team job with limited spots? Tell your favourite to get back to coaching. Super Eagles' job is just one, there are hundreds of jobs out there. #football #nigeria #supereagles

Mr Masai Ujiri is a Nigerian who has become a global name over decades . He is the President of Toronto Raptors . Many times he has spoken on the need for Massive investment in sports infrastructure in Nigeria . I said that to say this ,an enabling environment will foster growth and attract these investments .In August 2023,Zaria Courts,Kigali witnessed a groundbreaking ceremony to be the first of many of this initiative .I asked myself why not Zaria Courts Zaria?Then i answered not enabling at the time ?Rwanda as a nation is very intentional,i dare add maybe not a democracy but then it can be said to be a Government that is people focused,i digress. Sports and entertainment are massive attention holders for youth ,we have had a national stadium in Lagos that had been so derelict for so many years ,if this was seen as an enabling potential ,it would have been fixed years ago by public and private sector initiatives.The need to grow our environment with sport infrastructure is begging for attention.A lot of our estates ,local governments and schools must imbibe the need to have a green patch for soccer,a hard court for tennis ,a pool for swimming ,a 2 km green patch track ,indoor gym ,basketball court.I could go on and on ,Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has found a way to work with Masai in Rwanda,whilst we bring him home to do same ,i believe IBILE Holdings Limited Odu'a Investment Company Limited UPDC Plc.Ogunniran Hakeem FEDERAL MORTGAGE BANK OF NIGERIA (FMBN) must tap into this with INTENTIONALITY alongside the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) with products to meet this investment .I grew up largely in military bases playing Soccer,Tennis ,Basketball(Also in BHS),do our children have the same privilege?Its time to get this inculcated and bring investments home wrt sports infrastructure.

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A report in 2022 said “In Africa, Senegal, Morocco, and Nigeria produce the highest number of players in European leagues, while Africa have upto 11% players contribution to different league abroad, this has since increased significantly in the newest report. Africa is home to many gifted football players (Male and female) who possess remarkable skills and raw talent. However, family support, lack of basic amenities, limited available resources and financial constraints often prevent some players either from getting to the top or accessing the resources and opportunities needed to develop and showcase their abilities. How they can navigate their way to success despite limited support remain a mystery: Local Football Clubs and Community Teams are really trying so hard to help aspiring football players kick-start their career where they can receive basic training and participate in regional tournaments. Many local clubs have connections with scouts and can provide a platform for players to demonstrate their skills. Although some sports agents work pro bono to help underprivileged players secure trials and contracts with some financial implications. Players can seek agents who are interested in nurturing talent and are willing to invest time and resources into their development. Bridging the wide gap for transitioning from gassroot/amateur to professional level by establishing a leverage for every exception talent to showcase at all level. there is need for more International Talent Showcases: provide platforms for young players to showcase their talent without significant financial barriers, often leading to scholarships or trials with professional clubs. What will you advice an average African amateur footballer, hoping to achieve his dream of playing in Europe without any financial support from home?

Nigeria is talented but can she win? Nigeria, a nation brimming with sports talents, has consistently underperformed in major international sporting events despite possessing a rich pool of gifted athletes. The reasons for this underperformance are multifaceted, but a primary factor is the lack of sustainable funding for sports development. Recognizing this chronic issue, a government-appointed investigative committee has proposed a comprehensive strategy to address the funding gap and propel Nigerian sports to new heights. The leadership of the country has now been advised to adopt a set of “intentional, collaborative, and creative” solutions. The committee’s recommendations center around a private sector-led approach, involving key stakeholders and corporate Nigeria... In the piece below, I shared my thoughts on the proposal of the 'investigative committee on the various negative exposures to Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games' titled NIGERIA: SUSTAINABLE FUNDING STRATEGY FOR PARTICIPATION IN MULTI-SPORTS COMPETITIONS. https://lnkd.in/d7w7jk4q

A report in 2022/2023 said “In Africa, Nigeria🇳🇬, Senegal 🇸🇳, Morocco 🇲🇦, and Ghana 🇬🇭, produce the highest number of players in European leagues, while Africa have upto 12% players contribution to different league abroad, this has since increased significantly in the newest report over the years. Africa is home to many gifted football players (Male and female) who possess remarkable skills and raw talent. However, family support, lack of basic amenities, limited available resources and financial constraints often prevent some players either from getting to the top or accessing the resources and opportunities needed to develop and showcase their abilities. How they can navigate their way to success despite limited support remain a mystery: Local Football Clubs and Community Teams are really trying so hard to help aspiring football players kick-start their career where they can receive basic training and participate in regional tournaments. Many local clubs have connections with scouts and can provide a platform for players to demonstrate their skills. Although some sports agents work pro bono to help underprivileged players secure trials and contracts with some financial implications. Players can seek agents who are interested in nurturing talent and are willing to invest time and resources into their development. Bridging the wide gap for transitioning from gassroot/amateur to professional level by establishing a leverage for every exception talent to showcase at all level. there is need for more International Talent Showcases: provide platforms for young players to showcase their talent without significant financial barriers, often leading to scholarships or trials with professional clubs. What will you advice an average African amateur footballer, hoping to achieve his dream of playing in Europe without any financial support from home?

History made and once again it’s the women leading the way for Nigeria. In a country with a population of over 180m, talent in abundance in sports, lack of proper infrastructure, lack of vision to create a long term road map to building up the industry, we continue to excel on the global stage. Defeating the world number three team is a testament to the coaching staff and players. As always there was the usual negative noise about preparation, the federation unable to generate revenue through sponsorship but the team showed their desire to seize this opportunity and shock the world. There is no doubt that this win can only spur them on further success in the Olympics and make Nigeria and the continent of Africa proud. How can the stakeholders in Nigeria create change to improve the sports industry? It starts at the top, the process of identifying administrators that are capable of doing this need to be given the opportunity. Switch from a voting system of appointing federation presidents to a more corporate style approach where those interested need to submit their CVs and go through a robust interview process. This can be handled by an independent sports body with a direct mandate from the Sports ministry. Once this happens, we will see a significant difference to how things are run from the top. Let’s go D’Tigress!!!