Abubakar Bukola Saraki Football Club today, August 29th, 2024, unveiled its final selected players in the nationwide Talent Hunt and Development Programme, as well as the coaches for its team that will compete in the Nigeria National League (NNL).
While unveiling the PTDP players, the Director of Football, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka said that the programme is a credible platform and a deliberately created pathway for talented youth to achieve stardom.
“ABS FC is a platform that is supporting the growth of youth in the round leather game. The players will be under the club’s special programme that is being supported by its international partners.
He added that the team will train for three months ahead of the European tour, as they have been scheduled to visit five countries.
“Apart from the 30 players for the PTDP programme, we have also selected another 30 players for the N-Youth League Cup that will commence in September, as an extended platform.
While unveiling the Technical Adviser, Sanni Ahmed Sardauna, and the Assistant Coach, Salihu Aremu, Chief Chukwuemeka, who is the Nwachigoziri 1 said that they have been offered a season contract, and a mandate to return the team to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL).
“I want to commend the Proprietor of the club, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki for creating this platform for the youth. I also commend all the Coordinating team for the PTDP project, and the stakeholders for their support.
The Chairman of Kwara FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa commended ABS FC for supporting grassroots football, adding that the investment is complementary to the efforts of the FA in the development of football.
The Coordinator of ABS FC, Jimoh Bashir charged the players to take advantage of the opportunity, and remain disciplined.
The Consultant for the project, Shogo Shodunnke said it’s all about giving hope to the hopeless through football, as well as humanity, adding that football is presently the shortest pathway to greatness for the youth.
Speaking after been unveiled as the Technical Adviser of ABS FC, Coach Sardauna pledged to justify the consideration, even as he called for the support of all in achieving the set goals.
Speaking on behalf of the other PTDP players, Henry Christopher described it as a beautiful moment in the players’ life, and a thing of joy to them and their families.
