The need to give grassroots football players visibility via video coverage, expose them to modern trend of football and competitive environment to thrive has been emphasized.
This emphasis was made by Johnson Joseph, Coordinator,TPD Youth League at a press conference held at Joecas Sports club, Temple Road, adjacent Founders Intl College, Dadin Kowa.
Highlighting the benefits of the league, with the theme Raising the Next Generation of football stars,Johnson Joseph, said “TPD League is a structured Youth football tournament to be played on a home/away basis twice in a week. Our aim is to make the league competitive and developmental as top grade grassroots clubs will be participating within the time frame of the league and will expand to other Local Governments afterwards”.
The Coordinator, further maintained that the league will be given a great coverage by their media partners – SSIMEDIA and Joecas media.
“Our media partners,SSIMEDIA and Joecas media will give the league a reasonable mileage as matches will have full media coverage for analysis and growth tools for both players and coaches. We’ll also have an end of season awards for outstanding individual players and teams to promote healthy performance, consistency and excellence; beyond taking these boys off the streets, our mission is to promote grassroots football on the Plateau, develop talents ina competitive environment and attract national and international attention to our home grown stars”.
He further appreciated all partners/stakeholders for their support which is the backbone of the league.
Thereafter, the Chairman, Plateau Football Association,PFA, Dr Prince Suleiman Kwande, represented by the Head of Protocol in the FA, Mizim Emmanuel, reiterated the FA’s readiness of the board to collaborate with club & Academy owners in the area of grassroots football development even as Joecas is an affiliate of the FA.
“We appreciate Joecas for this wonderful idea and efforts as we can see how he is trying his effort to develop football from the grassroots on the Plateau. We want to assure you that the FA is totally behind you and we’ll continue to be partners in this idea”.
Earlier, Joecas Sporting Director, Alexander Emmanuel had informed the stakeholders that the pitch to be used is a TV friendly one, Referee Council members to officiate matches and adequate security will be provided.
The league will commence from the 7th July, 2025.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade,SSIMEDIA.
