The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has finally given its approval and endorsement of the annual Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship.
The tournament which has already received the endorsement of the Senator Abdul Ningi led Senate Committee on Sports Developments Is an initiative of the Samuel Okwaraji Foundation
It is being organized to immortalize the late Imo-born Nigerian international who slumped and died at National Stadium Surulere, Lagos in August 1998, during a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Angola and return grass root football development in the country. The maiden edition kicks off later this year.
The NFF in a letter signed by Ruth David on behalf of the Acting Director, Competitions, and addressed to the Sam Okwaraji Foundation, said its endorsement of the tournament was in recognition of the objectives and goals of the championship which would not only impact positively on the youths who are the participants, but also the development of football in the country.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
