In a groundbreaking development for African sports, Valentine Ozigbo, Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, has been appointed as the inaugural Non-Executive Director and leader for Africa on the board of the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA).
The historic announcement took place during the World Freestyle Football Championship at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, November 25.
Ozigbo’s appointment signals a significant step forward for freestyle football on the African continent. Steve Elias, Co-Founder and President of WFFA, and Daniel Wood, Co-Founder and Secretary-General of WFFA, expressed their excitement about Ozigbo’s inclusion in a key leadership role.
Wood highlighted Ozigbo’s transformative influence, stating, “Valentine is bringing some transformational event concepts, partnerships, and networks into Freestyle Football, which is going to dramatically raise the profile of athletes, the community, and the Sport as a whole across the globe.”
Elias added, “We are beyond excited about the energy and passion that Mr. Valentine Ozigbo is bringing to the sport of freestyle football.
He has already brought some fresh thinking and profile to the communities across the continent of Africa with fantastic impact, so we envisage a prosperous future for the sport with Valentine’s support.”
Ozigbo, a Nigerian multi-award-winning CEO and politician, has been a key figure in promoting freestyle football throughout Africa.
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As the Founder and Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, the largest promoter of the sport on the continent, Ozigbo has played a pivotal role in organizing major events and championships, including the Nigerian Freestyle Football Championship and the African Freestyle Football Championship.
His appointment is not only a testament to his dedication to the growth of freestyle football in Africa but also a recognition of the sport’s increasing significance on the global stage.
Ozigbo’s leadership role is expected to further elevate the profile of freestyle football in Africa and contribute to its continued expansion worldwide.
