Today, 5th of December, 2019, Waldorf Knoll Academy launched a world class Sports-Education school in Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria.
It is one of the first educational centre in Africa to facilitate practical education through digital technology and extra curricular activities.
In line with the school’s vision to combine education with sports, they have established a partnership with a prolific football academy in the country in Water Football Academy.
Water Football Academy which is run by a famous football administrator, Mr Makanjuola Nureni, is a renowned sports academy that has greatly invested in grassroot sports development in Nigeria. The academy have produced world-class stars like Micheal Babatunde, Emeka Chinonso who represented the country in 2014 World Cup and the U20 World Cup respectively. Also, one of the most recent revelations of Water FC is Success Makanjuola, who recently signed for the LaLiga side, CD Leganes. Which is a great stride for the football academy.
Mr. Makanjuola has committed to growing grassroot football in Nigeria as he believes that Sports is a big industry in the country.
While giving his address at the launching of the Waldorf Knoll Academy he said,
“I have made up my mind to produce World best, Africa best in this game of football and I think the passion, mission and vision I have for this game of football is what is driving me in this game”
He calls on football lovers and lovers of good things to support him in growing grassroot sports in Nigeria as he believes that there are abundant of talented footballers in the country that can be raised to stars if given all the support needed.
The partnership between Water FC and Waldorf Knoll Academy is one which aligns with the vision of both institutions in the aspect of education and sports development.
The fabulous event was graced by notable sports stakeholders such as Ex Super Eagles players, Ministers, National Assembly members, Permanent Secretaries and officials from various ministries.
