Offa, Lafiagi stadiums will improve grassroots sports in Kwara – SWAN

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has said the approval for construction of Offa and Lafiagi stadiums will improve grassroots sports in the state. State chairman of SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail, disclosed this in Ilọrin on Monday while reacting to the approval for the construction of the facilities by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq […]

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter, has said the approval for construction of Offa and Lafiagi stadiums will improve grassroots sports in the state.

State chairman of SWAN, Ayodeji Ismail, disclosed this in Ilọrin on Monday while reacting to the approval for the construction of the facilities by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq next year and the budget allocation for sports.

He said the move showed that the governor understands and is willing to tap into the youthful potentials in Kwara State.

According to him, “Kwara’s youth football ecosystem is about the most vibrant in the country with loads of grassroots tournaments happening every month including the Kiddies Cup.

“With two additional stadia to support the one in Ilorin, the sky can only be the limit for what the state can contribute to the country’s sports industry,” said Ayodeji.

Kwara State, he noted, has maintained fifth position at the National Youth Games (NYG), in the last two years which is a testament to the steady improvement in sports development at the grassroots.

“On our part in SWAN, through the support of Taiwo Awoniyi, Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest attacker, we are building a sports media center specially for sports brand and marketing of Kwara talents”, he submitted.