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The former African Footballer of the Year said the development of the game should not be left to the government alone.

“I do believe that though I have stopped playing, I still get myself involved in football. I am still part of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical Committee, so it’s our role to support grassroots football. Everyone should support football development in Nigeria.

Commending the organiser of the competition and former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Gbenga Omole, the member of the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations and 1996 Atlanta Olympic winning teams, urged individuals, communities, and state governments to emulate Omole, asking NFF to engage in grassroots football hunting for the development of the game.

“So, when the honourable (the organiser) contacted me and I saw what he has been doing in the past six years, I was impressed, and I think there is no better way to give something back to the community and see how you can develop these young boys and girls.

“I know the people love football in Ondo State. I decided to come, and my teammates have been here before to support what he is doing. We are here to support what he is doing, and it will be a privilege to be in Akoko.”

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