The CEO and Founder of Super Star Football Academy, Muhammad Maigari, has called for greater investment in grassroots sports as a means of engaging young people and protecting them from social vices.
Maigari made the call during the final of the Community League held in Limawa B, Chanchaga Local Government Area of Niger State, where young footballers, parents, supporters and community members gathered to celebrate grassroots football and youth development.
He said the academy was established to bring youths together through sports and provide them with a productive platform that would keep them away from smoking, fighting and other harmful street activities.
According to him, football goes beyond entertainment, as it can help build discipline, teamwork, confidence and leadership among young people.
“Our aim is to use football to unite our youths, keep them engaged and give them a sense of purpose. When young people have something productive to do, they are less likely to engage in smoking, fighting and other social vices. We want to raise disciplined footballers and responsible future leaders,” Maigari said.
The Community League, organised within Chanchaga Local Government Area, particularly Limawa B, provided an opportunity for young players to showcase their talents while promoting unity and positive community interaction.
The final was played between Super Star Football Academy and Yapi Football Academy, with Super Star Football Academy emerging champions after a 2–1 victory.
Speaking at the event, The flagbearer of PDP House of Representatives Abdulkadir Muhammad Abugi, commended the academy for using football to promote youth development and urged stakeholders to support grassroots sports.
An APC representative and former party primary aspirant, Shuibu Mairago, described the initiative as a positive development, saying sustained investment in sports could provide opportunities for youths and help them develop their talents.
Also brother of former Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu, Alhaji Isah Aliyu, applauded the organisers for creating a platform for young talents to thrive, while urging the players to combine sporting activities with education and discipline.
The community leader of Shanu Village( Mai-Anguwa) Mallam Musa, said the league had strengthened unity among residents and provided youths with a positive avenue for interaction.
He also commended the academy, noting that initiatives of this nature could help discover talented young footballers while reducing their exposure to negative influences.
Trophies and medals were presented to both the first and second-place teams in recognition of their performances.
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