By; AYO OJEDOKUN, Lagos
In a bid to aid grassroots football development in Nigeria through the Nationwide League One (NLO), The board of the NLO has concluded plans to partner the Turkish African Group that owns the TAG Football Academy, located in Istanbul, Turkey.
This was contained in a letter signed by the Chief Operating Officer of NLO, Olushola Ogunnowo where the COO conveyed the approval of the board to the founder/CEO of Turkish African Group (TAG), Amb. Orobiyi Quadri Oluwabamise.
The letter also revealed the intention of NLO one to work together in the areas of developmental and scouting programme, screening and facilitating NLO clubs that wish to visit Turkey for football training tour.
While reacting to the letter via a statement issued and signed by Amb. Orobiyi and made available to the sporting press, he thanked the board of NLO for finding TAG worthy as strategic partners, while pledging the readiness of his outfit to work together for the betterment of grassroots football in Nigeria.
He however, hinted that TAG Football Academy will soon be flagging off its operation Istanbul, Turkey with hope to draw aspiring players from African countries to enjoy many mouth watering opportunities the middle-east football has to offer.
Orobiyi added that TAG Football Academy will offer African candidates the opportunity to build their international profile by undergoing international professional training programs, as candidates will also get the opportunity to go for trials in Turkish leagues and other European countries.
