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36 Lion, Ottasolo, receive the "High Impact Award" for youth development

Hajj Gafar Liameed and Gabriel Davies were bestowed with the High Impact Award in Lagos. The conferment of the award was one of the highlights as Sports Beat on Jordan 105.5FM celebrate the first anniversary.  Sportspedal Media, the organizer used the occasion to appreciate some individuals who have distinguished themselves in using sports as a means of youth development in the country.  Tops on the bill are two Lagos-based sports entrepreneurs and administrators, Hajj Gafar Liameed and Gabriel Davies.  Both men were given the prestigious High Impact Award for their immense contribution to youth development in society using sports as a vehicle.  Gabriel Davies, the proprietor of Ottasolo FC picked up the award at Jordan FM premises in Lagos on Saturday, 10th June 2023 through the General Manager of the team. Hajj Liameed Gafaar, the proprietor of 36 Lion Football Club received the award on Friday 9th of June 2023 at the Legacy Pitch Lagos just after he led the team's...

Vandrezzer Energy Services Limited wins High Impact Award for youth development through sport

Vandrezzer Energy Services Limited was conferred with High Impact Award for their contribution to the development of youths using Sport as a vehicle.  The award presentation was part of the activities celebrating the first anniversary of "SportsBeat on Jordan 105.5 FM.  The event which took place in the Lagos premises of Jordan FM on Saturday 10th of June 2023 saw Vandrezzer Energy Services Limited pick up the 2023 High Imoact Award in cooperate organization category.  The company was rewarded for its effort and for providing financial backing for Vandrezzer Football Club of Uyo.  Vandrezzer FC is changing the narrative of running a professional football club in Nigeria with innovations, and a clear vision of how a true professional football club should be managed. Many youths have benefitted from the platform as Vandrezzer FC keeps transforming the lives of talented young Nigerians, giving them a future. Monday Kalu, an ex-youth international, who picked up the awar...

Hon. Funmilayo Akande-Muhammed Induct as Patron of TEAM NIGERIA for the Homeless World Cup

The Executive Chairman, Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area Hon. (Dr) Funmilayo Akande-Muhammed was on Monday inducted as a Patron of Team Nigeria for the Homeless World Cup.  The induction was in recognition and appreciation of the excellent performance of the executive chairman in the area of sport and youth development.  Team Nigeria Director, Mr Yomi Kuku described the executive chairman as an excellent leader who exude positivity, confidence and inspiration within her hemisphere.  “Hon. Funmilayo is not just an astute politician but also a compassionate mother who goes after the betterment of her precinct. “We found in her a passionate leader who is committed to the development of grassroots football and in the same vein using sport as a social tool to promote unity in a cosmopolitan community like Apapa-Iganmu LCDA.” As someone who grew up within this neighborhood, I understand the unity, livelihood and a career path offered by football and it’s only fitting...