By Sylvanus Ofekun
Football management agency and owners of Geezerz Football Academy, Geezerz Sports, have announced an exciting initiative aimed at fostering grassroots football development in Nigeria. The organization is set to launch its inaugural Secondary Schools Football League in the first quarter of 2025, with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) serving as the pilot center.
During a press conference held in Abuja on Friday, Mr. Adedayo Adeniyi, Director of Project and Programme Development at Geezerz Sport Limited, shared details about this groundbreaking league. He emphasized that the league will span all 36 states of Nigeria, providing a platform for talented young footballers to be discovered and nurtured.
“As we look forward to 2025, we are thrilled to unveil several key programs that aim to expand our reach and deepen our impact,” Adeniyi stated. “We intend to launch a league for secondary school students that will not only promote grassroots football development but also instill core values such as teamwork and discipline.”
The league is designed to create competitive opportunities for students while fostering a love for the sport. Adeniyi highlighted the importance of collaboration, noting that Geezerz Sports will partner with various stakeholders in Nigeria’s sports sector, including the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), to ensure the league’s success.
“By collaborating with key stakeholders in football, education, and community development, we aim to create sustainable opportunities for young talents across Nigeria,” he added. “At Geezerz Sports, we are guided by a clear mission to encourage young talents and harness the power of football as a transformative tool for community and social development.”
With this initiative, Geezerz Sports is poised to make a significant impact on the landscape of youth football in Nigeria, paving the way for the next generation of football stars.