The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 Football League has received a major boost with the endorsement of the Authentic Nigeria Football and Allied Supporters Club (ANFASSC).
The backing came after a high-profile courtesy visit to the club’s national secretariat in Surulere, Lagos, where league officials sought to strengthen ties with Nigeria’s most passionate football supporters.
The delegation, led by Adedotun Coker, Vice Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, and McAnthony Anaelechukwu, Director of Sports for the Ajeromi-Ifelodun Sports Council and Chairman of the League Management Committee, was warmly received by Abayomi Ogunjimi, National President of ANFASSC.
Ogunjimi pledged the organisation’s full support for the grassroots initiative, describing it as a vital intervention in youth development.
In a symbolic gesture of solidarity, ANFASSC donated sets of Super Eagles replica jerseys and official supporters’ club kits to the foundation.
Ogunjimi further assured organisers that ANFASSC’s famed vocal supporters would be present during the tournament, bringing their trademark energy and electrifying atmosphere to the matches.
“This is what Nigerian football has been waiting for,” Ogunjimi declared.
“The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation is not just talking about change, they are building it, one pitch at a time. By creating a structured platform for Under-14 players in Ajegunle, they are giving hope to thousands of young talents and strengthening the grassroots where our football truly lives.”
He also called on corporate bodies and well-meaning Nigerians to emulate the foundation’s commitment to community-driven sports development.
The Nathaniel Idowu-Ajegunle U-14 Football League is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Nathaniel Idowu Pitch in Oregie, Ajegunle Apapa.
12 academies will compete for honours, with a prize pool exceeding ₦1 million — a significant incentive designed to inspire young players and elevate grassroots football in one of Nigeria’s most storied communities.
