One of the main barriers to the growth of football in Nigeria, according to Yemi Idowu, chairman of Nath Boys FC, is the absence of robust grassroots reforms and institutions. Idowu made this statement in light of the nation’s expanding football academies, recognizing their work in identifying and developing new potentialI’m pleased with the work academies are doing that’s progress, but I would be happier if we had a proper youth and junior structure in place. Right now, it’s a bit disjointed,” he said, adding that the lack of a proper support system for coaches and aspiring players at the grassroots level has hampered Nigerian football’s overall growth.
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