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I am very proud to be part of this journey and very grateful to Nigeria for supporting my Sports development 🙏🏾🇳🇬

On October 21st, the Maracana Stadium in Ajegunle welcomed a special visit from Nigerian Sports Minister Senator John Enoh, HRM Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, Oniru of Iru Land, and Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA Chairman Fatai Ayoola. They toured the new facilities donated by myself and Karim Adeyemi. 🏟️

They were impressed by the two residential buildings named after myself and Karim Adeyemi, each housing 96 fully air-conditioned beds, 24-hour power and solar backup, treated water supply, and top-notch shower and changing rooms.

It was an honor to have the Minister share his vision for youth sports development in Nigeria with us. The day ended with an 11 a side football match in honor of the Minister. ⚽️

Want to give my thanks the support and belief in our vision for sports in Nigeria!

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The Maracana Pitch at Tolu in Ajegunle is a famous football ground where many Super Eagles players have been discovered. Along with the Navy Pitch (also in Ajegunle), Maracana pitch has been the breeding ground for stars like Emmanuel Amunike and Wilfred Ndidi.

Chief Nathaniel Idowu was a multimillionaire who pumped a lot of money into Nigerian football in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. He was the chairman of Leyland (they made trucks and buses at their plant in Ibadan), owned several hotels (if I remember correctly, he owned Newcastle Hotel in Anthony Village) and I remember that he also owned a bank, but I can't remember which one. He also had shares in Tottenham Hotspur football club. He pumped so much money into Nigerian football that the Federal Government appointed him to the NFA board. One of his children, Yemi Idowu took over his businesses after he died (he was behind the renovation of the Maracana Pitch in Ajegunle), while another of his children, Phillips Idowu competed for Great Britain in track and field athletics. Chief Nathaniel Idowu died in 2010.

The Nathaniel Idowu Foundation was responsible for renovating the Maracana Football Pitch in Ajegunle.

Picture 1: The old Maracana pitch in Ajegunle.

Pictures 2 and 3: The new Maracana pitch in Ajegunle

Picture 4: The late Chief Nathaniel Olabiyi Idowu (OFR)

Yemi Idowu is the son of Chief Nathaniel Idowu. He is a non-executive director of Sterling Bank and was once chairman of Sterling Capital. He also serves as chairman of Leyland Nigeria.

He is a director of the Lagos Junior League and the current chairman of Nathaniel Boys Football Club where the likes of Leicester City F.C. midfield maestro Wilfred Ndidi started his career from.

He runs the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation which renovated the Maracana football pitch in Ajegunle.

Money Men.

Nice one... We need more support in other states.... D talent wey dis Nigeria jst dey waste on daily basis....

wilfred omo karo ojire you try

Commendable...




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OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

No joy

No peace.

It is well

Very commendable.

OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

Hehehehe

Tears of an ipob

Ajegunle breeding young stars to the world. Kudos!

Ok

OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

but bukola epp mr ibu na

Donors Like This Are Far Better Than Those Dubious Fraudulent APC Local Govt Chairman

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OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

Are you aware that Nathaniel Boys was pivotal in moving His career forward? So He should leave that and not donate because you're not happy about it? Like sey na your support carry am reach Europe.

Good gesture from them.
Don't forget your root.

That's good and nice

OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

Dem beg una to come another man land? Bloody senseless tribalist!

sukkot:
but bukola epp mr ibu na

Helper....that brought 2 contradicting statements..Lies Lies Lies... Let everybody employ their tribe and help their tribe. We will soon make it by force since some igbos wanna bring shame to the entire tribe.

Abeg rest in Jesus name

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Very inspiring. Thank you Patriots.

Abeg that guy selling Bitcoin na for only Nairaland you dey do your business constituting nuisance everywhere

Nice

Sillymoderators:

Dem beg una to come another man land? Bloody senseless tribalist!

Where's your land...

Minority always trying to be clever...

OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

Are you aware that WIlfred Ndidi is from Umunede in Ika North East and not Anambra or anywhere in the east?

OyeofIkoTuN:
The sooner we stop supporting ndidi the better....onyioma CY....Donate kill you there

Keep beautifying another man land...Ediots..

I hope you read the article and not just consumed by your innate hatred.
This was a place he started his career.
He is simply giving back to the place that made/discovered him.

Igbo boy

Original Nwaafor


Dearth to all
E-BOLA miscreants