One of the most interesting sporting event, Easter Football School, organised by Makinz Sports Promotions Ltd and Femi Ajilore Football Clinic which started on 29 March 2021, at the PSI Gardens, Mabushi Abuja, Nigeria has ended in a grand style on Friday 16 April 2021.
The aim of this laudable program is to train and teach all participants’ basic football skills and wholesomely engage them during the Easter holiday.
Some of the skills learnt during the course of the program ranges from; passes, dribbles, shooting, movement, and many more.
The participants were also taught off field skills such as: character development, importance of good behaviour, how to greet, food etiquette, and others.
One of the most attractive aspect of the program was when Taribo West, Nigerian Ex-International made a surprise visit to the program. The children were so happy and learnt a lot from the veteran Inter Milan defender.
Pascal Patrick (MON), a gold medallist at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic was also at the grand finalé. He admonished the organizers to keep up the good work and beseeched both parents and children to continue participating in such programs.
Other dignitaries at the event were: His Excellency, Akinloye Ayegbusi, Mr Dayo Enebi (Nigerian Super Eagles Team Administrator), Capt. Femi Olowokere (Nigerian Army), Hon. and Mrs Moses Siasia, Mr. & Mrs. Igandan (Butter Station Ltd), Ambassador Hakeem Falusi, Ambassador Edward Oloje, and many more.
Other side attractions were: Award and certificate presentation to outstanding children. Medals were won, and gifts were also given to those who deserved them.
All the participants were given certificate of participation, feedback, customized T-shirt, drinks and snacks.
Another exiting moment that added glamour to the event was the vote of thanks made by Ex-Nigerian International, Femi Ajilore.
Ajilore, who is also one of the organizers of this event, appreciated Almighty God, guests, parents and children for participating in this year’s edition. He also encouraged them to take all the skills learnt into the future.
Akinboni Koleola Benson, Chief Executive Officer of Makinz Sports Promotions Ltd and Head Coach of Makinz Football Academy was filled with joy with the success recorded at the event.
He categorically stated that this feat is a continuum because Nigeria is blessed with gifted young football players. The talented coach also said Nigerians should expect more and watch out for the SUMMER FOOTBALL SCHOOL.
As for the media, AIT, Brilla FM, Pnews and others, were present at this great occasion.
