Paul Arkwright, the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, has expressed the commitment of the UK government to support football development in Nigeria.
Arkwright has made this known on Wednesday in Abuja as he played host to former Super Eagles and Everton Captain Joseph Yobo who is set to launch a sports academy in Lagos this year.
Mr. Arkwright who pledged his support for the Joseph Yobo Sports Academy, described it as “a good cause” that he would personally advocate for.
Yobo said: “I was fortunate to have left Nigeria at the age of 17. I do not necessarily believe I was the best among the people I was playing around back then but I surpassed them because of opportunity.”
The former Super Eagles Captain and the High Commissioner added that the academy will provide high quality education and ethical training to raise disciplined and well grounded sportsmen.
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