Eniola Aluko Dropped From World Cup Coverage, Following Controversial Clashes With Co-Analysts<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\nShokoya keeps radiating hope and confidence, as he charts the way forward for the academy and their female squad, Sheilas Queens, at Sacred Heart Estate, Odo Ayandelu, off Agbowa-Sagamu Road.<\/p>\n
The pivotal member of Association of Proprietors of Football Academies of Nigeria (APFAN) started by pointing out that the team has been in existence for 27 years, but they are not relenting in their efforts to create legacies for Nigerian football.<\/p>\n
Shokoya recounted, \u201cThe academy was established officially in 2019, but we had been playing some matches off and on before then. We were officially incorporated in 2019, and we are waxing strong.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe used to be at Ikorodu, where we started operations. After some years, we acquired land at Agbowa, and we relocated. That was six years ago and, since then, we\u2019ve been growing rapidly.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithin that time, we\u2019ve been able to erect a hostel facility and maintain a standard football pitch with natural grass. We are also affiliated with Ikorodu FA and Lagos State FA.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe play in Lagos State League and other tournaments. We also have a female team named Sheilas FC, and they are also doing very well, while we hope to do even better.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also noted various challenges confronting the outfit then put forward a solemn call for corporate bodies and individuals to step forward as sponsors for the team.<\/p>\n
Shokoya added, \u201cWe\u2019ve faced so many challenges \u2026 from funding to personnel and distance. Our location, which is still a developing site, is not so populated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat gives us a challenge of getting players who are willing to come to our camp and for people coming to patronise us. We\u2019ve been struggling with those factors, especially funding and distance.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been seeking sponsorship for a very long time, but we\u2019ve not been able to secure any. That\u2019s been a major challenge for us, and carrying the financial burden has been a heavy pain for me.\u201d<\/p>\n
The astute youth developer and promoter of school sports initiatives concluded by raising hope for better days ahead of Unizee Football Academy \u2026 because he won\u2019t relent in his efforts.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause of the passion and faith that I have in this business, I keep on pushing. That\u2019s why we are still standing up till now, and I believe favour will still come our way.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe all know that football is serious business globally; but we are struggling to reach that point in this part of the world. All the same, we will keep on trying the best way we can.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need sponsorship, we need partnerships and we need the presence of venture capitalists in this team. We need them to come in and support us, so that we can get better. Talents abound here.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have them in abundance, but we need finance to propel them to limelight. We also need expert personnel who know about the business of football to come here and support us to grow bigger and faster,\u201d Shokoya supplicated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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