OAL SET Practice Proudly Advises The N-Youth League Project in Nigeria

The Sports, Entertainment and Technology Practice at Olisa Agbakoba Legal is happy to have, as the legal partner of The N-Youth League, provided legal, advisory and consultancy services to the League prior to its recent official launching in Abuja, and would continue to do so in the foreseeable future of our partnership.

The N-Youth League Cup is an innovative project which is set to transform grassroots football development across Nigeria. This league shall establish an excellence-driven culture and offer a crucial stage for young players to refine their abilities, present themselves, and map a course for professional success. This league aims to unite young footballers by bridging geographical divides and offers top-notch coaching, organised competition, and priceless exposure for tomorrow’s football stars.

The N-Youth League Cup has since been launched in Abuja. Not fewer than  30 youth teams are set to participate in the maiden edition of the Nigeria Youth League Cup (NYLC). The president of NYLC, Robinson Adakosa, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday 8th August 2024 in Abuja.

Adakosa said the league has received support from the Sports Ministry, the Nigeria Football Federation, and the Nigeria Premier Football League.

He said that the Nigeria National League, FCT Football Association, and other relevant stakeholders have also endorsed the tournament.

“It is a youth development programme with the mission of providing world-class football experience, and competition for teenagers and young adults between the ages of 16 and 19,” he said.

He said NYLC was founded in 2023 and will become the fastest Youth League in Africa.

“It will soon grow to over 1,000,000 members with participants and followers in all the 36 states of the Federation and the FCT.

“Our cardinal objectives are to enable young people to benefit from participation in team sports and activities in a safe and structured environment.’’