40 coaches to benefit from MTN, NPFL, La Liga partnership

Forty Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) coaches, national team coaches as well as other youth coaches across the country are set to benefit from the partnership agreement signed among MTN Nigeria, the NPFL and the Spanish football league (La Liga).

The trio announced the partnership to support the development of grassroots football in Nigeria, through the establishment of the NPFL/La Liga U-15 Youth League.

According to a press release , the partnership will ensure the continuous local and international exposure for Nigerian youth football, capacity building for players and coaching talents, which ultimately contribute to the advancement of developmental football in the country.

According to Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the League Management Company responsible for the management of the NPFL, the tournament creates an opportunity to grow grassroots football in Nigeria.

“We are extremely delighted to have MTN as the Elite Partner and supporter of the NPFL/La Liga U-15 youth league which has been going on since 2017. It is worthy to note that this year’s (2022) edition is the fourth.

“This clearly depicts the enormous potential of what we are doing and now with the finest touch of MTN and the continuous exceptional support of La liga, the sky is the limit for this project,” Dikko stated.

MTN Nigeria Chief Marketing Officer Adia Sowho said they remain committed to the country’s developmental football.

“At MTN, our love for the beautiful game is palpable in our investments in Nigerian football. Our commitment to developmental football is expressed in this partnership with the NPFL. We aim to provide and support avenues to identify and coach the best young footballing talent in Nigeria, ultimately promoting grassroots football in Nigeria,” he said.