Franklin Oluwasegun, also known as KIRAA, the founder of KIRAA Football and KIRAA Football Academy, has joined the array of notable figures commending the 1XBet Community Cup, recently held in Lagos.
Oluwasegun, who is also the chairman and CEO of KIRAA TV and KIRAA Farm, has been a significant figure in sports development, particularly in grassroots football, and his presence at the event underscored the tournament’s growing importance.
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Oluwasegun was one of the special guests at the final match at Mobolaji Johnson Arena in the Onikan area of Lagos Island.
He praised the level of talent on display, highlighting the immense potential that exists at the grassroots level. He noted that the tournament reaffirms the rich pool of football talent waiting to be discovered across the country.
In a conversation with sports journalists after the thrilling final, Franklin Oluwasegun lauded the organisers, particularly 1XBet, for creating a platform that continues to unveil the future stars of Nigerian football.
He called on other corporate bodies to follow suit, emphasizing that grassroots competitions are vital to sustaining the nation’s footballing legacy.
“The future of Nigerian football has always been promising,” Oluwasegun stated passionately. “There is an abundance of talent at the community football level, and we must all get involved in nurturing these talents.”
He further emphasized the importance of blending youthful energy with the wisdom of experience, as showcased in the tournament.
“You could see a mix of young and more experienced players, and that’s what makes the game exciting. It’s this combination that makes the 1XBet Community Cup such a fantastic event. It clearly shows that the future of Nigerian football is bright.”
With his deep involvement in the development of young talents through his football academy, Franklin Oluwasegun’s endorsement of the tournament adds weight to its significance, and his call for more corporate participation in grassroots football development is expected to resonate across the Nigerian sports community.