OBJECTIVES OF THE STEPHEN KESHI FOOTBALL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (SKFVTC)
- To identify and develop talented football youths from across Nigeria and the Continent of Africa
- Groom, Nurture, and Mentor to Stardom, the best football legs in Nigeria and Africa to become better Schooled Professionals contributing to the overall development of the game
- To enable or create alternative career Paths for those of our youths who though are passionate and love the game, but are unable to make it to Professional Football Ranks
- To create a Supporting Structure that can facilitate the Recruitment and Training of talented and Education Based Footballers into American school system and other Vocational and Educational Institutions in Europe that can offer Scholarship to the selected Players with the Basic Requirements
SOME BENEFITS OF THE STEPHEN KESHI FOOTBALL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (SKFVTC) TO EDO STATE
- SKFVTC will serve as an Employment Generation and Community Development Project
- It has huge Potential and Positive impact on the Socio-economic Landscape of Edo State, Nigeria and Africa
- SKFVTC is Conceptualized to Play a Major and Significant Role as a Spin-off from the Executive Governor’s Innovative of making Edo State a Tourist Destination of International Standard
SKFVTC LOCATION
Obazuwa Community is an Integral part of the the Benin Kingdom, located behind the Ekewan Military Barrack in Ovia North East Local Government Council, in Edo State. It is a fertile land with a topography that is not topsy turvy or undulating, situated in the Heart of the ” Nigeria Footballers Village ” occupying a mass land measuring 1,000 FT by 1,000 FT. graciously donated to the Nigeria Players Union by HRH, Edun Akenzua, the Enogie of Obazuwa, a former Nigeria International Player. it has serene atmosphere that is conducive for learning and sports development activities and it is accessible.
FEATURES OF THE NIGERIA FOOTBALLERS VILLAGE AND THE SKFVTC
- Four (4) standard football fields
- Indoor training facility
- Classroom blocks, Workshops for vocational practicals
- Auditorium
- Staff quarters
- Guest house
- Farm area
- Hostels
- Shopping Mall
- Housing Units (Block of Flats)
- Tennis Courts
- Water Processing Factory
- Pharmacy
- Eatery and Bakery
BENEFITS OF THE STEPHEN KESHI NATIONAL UNDER 17 AND 21 FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
- To immortalise and preserve the legacies and contributions of late Stephen Keshi both as a Coach and Player to the overall development of Football in Africa
- To discover and nurture budding Football talents, for placement in both Clubs and National teams
- It will also serve as a Tourist Attraction platform considering the number of foreign scouts that had already indicated their interest