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 training session.

Both men thanked the organizer for recognizing their little contribution towards youth development at the grassroots.

Others that were also honored are the following: Hakeem Hamza Oladimeji of 360 Football Club, Abdul Rahman Abolore of Dream Star Ladies, and Basirat Adeyemi, of Madiba FC

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