In line with the vision and aspirations of the Lagos State Football Association (LSFA) on grassroots football development, the board of the Ikeja Divisional Football Association IDFA has concluded plans to stage the maiden edition of the U-15 boy’s football league tagged “2022/2023 Ikeja DFA U-15 Boys League’.
Chairman of Ikeja DFA, Alhaji Rafiu Alagbe told Sports247 that the league is the first of its kind in the division and noted that the league would help the U-15 players to hit the limelight.
“It is going to be an interesting league because we have some hidden talented players among our affiliated academies. We have selected some clubs that have U-15 players and by Saturday, we would have a meeting with the selected teams to discuss the modalities of the league,” he said.
While Ikeja DFA secretary, Alaba Olaniyi explained that the league would be tough because of their football pedigree in the Lagos State.
“Clubs like Dannaz that won Lagos FA Cup would present their 15 players for the league and other some selected clubs. It is going to be kneeling contested league and it would give coaches the opportunity to graduate their young good players to the senior team,” he said.
Among the selected teams are Stan FC, Greater Tomorrow FA, Dannaz FA, The Lord’s Favoured, Victory Future Stars, Olusosun United FA, and Usefulyouth Soccer Academy.
Others are Futpro Sports Academy, Opa FA, Super Pro Stars FA, Bucknor FA, Kotech FA, and Alade Football Academy
