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Determined to encourage and motivate the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria, YSFON, the Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike, J.P has donated sets of jerseys to the national teams of YSFON.
The presentation which was made in Ilorin during the final of 19th edition of the Chief of the Naval Staff of U-14 Boys and NOWA U-17 Girls soccer tournament in Ilorin Kwara State was witnessed by national officers of YSFON and sports stakeholders.
The Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Ejidike in his remark reiterated his interest in youth development through sports which had been the thrust of YSFON; hence, his decision to motivate the body with the donation of new sets of jerseys.
Ejidike who went memory lane reiterated how YSFON team won the first U-17 World Cup for Nigeria in 1985 and till today, have been producing great players through various age grade competitions.
YSFON, according to Chief Ejidike should be supported even as the leadership of the body are committed and have grassroots experience in sports administration.
Receiving the jerseys on behalf of theb National YSFON, the General Secretary, Patrick Opakure eulogized Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike for his continuous support and contributions to sports promotion and development in Nigeria.
He noted that records are on ground showing how Ejidike has been sponsoring competitions and, partnership with YSFON which also reflected in his donation of jerseys for YSFON national teams.
The Chairman, Office of Nigeria Pillar of Sports, Prince Olayioye Ajide who also reiterated the commitment to do more for YSFON as more youth competitions shall be held across the states of Nigeria.
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