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  • Updated: October 30, 2020

Minister, FIFA Agree On Youth Football Development

Minister, FIFA Agree On Youth Football  Development

Minister of Youth and Sports Development  Sunday Dare alongside Ministers from selected countries on Friday had an online meeting with the top brass of the World Football Governing body, FIFA where it was agreed that a new course must be taken to ensure youth football development. 

Speaking during the third edition of the Town Hall with Nigerian  Youths, Dare said " The Ministry of Youth and Sports Development is working with the Nigerian  Football Federation in collaboration with the La Liga to organize training for coaches. We have asked the NFF to expand this programme to ensure that young coaches get proper training. I would take the message of Youth coaches training back to the NFF so that this can be expanded. 

"The National Institute for Sports also trains quality coaches. We encourage  youths to attend regular trainings."

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Dare further disclosed that "I had a meeting with  FIFA which wants to deepen youth involvement in football,  coaches, referees, grassroots and secondary schools. They also need to deepen information network. I want to see more youths in the coaching crew of the Super Eagles, Flying Eagles, and other junior teams. 

"We would continue to create opportunities  for our youths "

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