Nigerian Academy Hosts 25th Graduation Football Fiesta For Emerging Talents

Nigerian Academy Hosts 25th Graduation Football Fiesta For Emerging Talents

Ibrahim Lateef

Fast-rising 36 Lion Football Club, on Thursday, December 18th, organized a football fiesta at the Legacy pitch of the National Stadium, featuring players from its various academies across the five divisions in Lagos state, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The event attracted former footballers, stakeholders, and fans, providing an evening filled with thrilling football from the enthusiastic young players.

36 Lion FC is recognized as one of the largest football academies, having made history as the only Nigerian club to produce three players—Imoh Ezekiel, Sodiq Popoola, and Junior Ajayi—for the Dream Team at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

As stated by the team's Technical Director, Akinsola Akinrele Francis, this 25th edition of the football event enhances the talent pool of this leading grassroots team, which remains dedicated to nurturing fresh, talented, and exciting players for Nigeria's national teams and the international football arena.