NIS to partner freestyle football in training of their coaches, athletes

The Director General(DG) and Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of the National Institute for Sports(NIS), Comrade Philip Shaibu, weekend said the institution is ready to partner the organizers of the Freestyle football tournament in training of their coaches and athletes.

The NIS boss said his vision in the institute is aligned with the initiative of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda especially with regards to promoting grassroots talent, sports development, youth engagement, employment creation and overall economic and wealth generation.

Comrade Shaibu while speaking at the grand finale of the Nigeria Freestyle football championship held at Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, said the
athletes demonstrated commitment hence the NIS is ready in developing grassroots sports and youth empowerment.

“With freestylers from across the nation competing, it promises a vibrant showcase of creativity, athleticism, and cultural pride which is of great value and concern to us at NIS. With what I saw today, we will partner with you people in training of your coaches athletes and discovery of young athletes or talent across Nigeria.”

Meanwhile, Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks Limited, Africa’s leading promoter of freestyle football, said he was highly honored to have invited Comrade Shaibu to the Grand Finale of the Nigeria Freestyle Football Championship.

“Since 2017, Feet ‘N’ Tricks has transformed freestyle football from a niche pastime into a continent-wide movement through flagship events such as the Nigerian Freestyle Football Championship, the African Freestyle Football Championship, and the continental Freestyle Connect Africa.

“Your presence at the NFFC Finale is highly honored our athletes and demonstrate your commitment to grassroots sports and youth empowerment.

“With freestylers from across the nation competing, it promises a vibrant showcase of creativity, athleticism, and cultural pride. We are privileged to host you and share the passion driving Africa’s freestyle football revolution.”