The National Stadium Surulere, Lagos will come alive on Saturday October 28, 2023 with a convergence of former Internationals and top football personalities set to grace the unveiling of the Foundation of erstwhile Super Eagles player Clement Temile.
The event is scheduled to take place at the National Institute for Sports from 10am.
According to Temile, “Football made me who I am today and I return all glory to God for the grace to serve my father’s land. Now I want to give back to the country by raising future stars, by creating opportunities for them to showcase their God-given talents.”
The former Bendel Insurance, NNPC Warri, BCC Lions and Abiola Babes player further said, “We decided to unveil the Foundation at the Lagos National Stadium because of the fond memories the Super Eagles and Nigerian Sports shared here.
“I’m equally delighted that alot of people are supporting this initiative and have pledged to be in attendance”.
Temile listed some of the aims and objectives of the Foundation to include provision of educational opportunities for indigent students, rehabilitate, assist injured, sick ex-players, give support to widows and families of late footballers,
expose players to International training standards, mentor them to become good role models.
Other objectives are; to
educate players on how to manage resources, manage post- retirement life and provide support to people in dire need.
The Temile Football Foundation has established strong contacts in countries like Georgia, South Africa, Israel and Botswana towards implementing its mandate.
President of the players Union Tijani Babangida, Prince of Monaco Victor Ikpeba, Goalkeeper Peter Rufai, Monday Equavoen, Tajudeen Disu, Joshua Ekator, Wahidi Akanni, Tajudeen Ajide among others have confirmed that they will grace the unveiling.
Apart from the ex-Internationals, members of the Nigerian Football supporters club are expected to add colour to the event, just as top football administrators and stakeholders will be in attendance.
