Awoniyi basis brings UK soccer specialists to Kwara for grassroots coaches’ coaching

The Taiwo Awoniyi Foundation (TAF) has concluded preparations to convey soccer trainers from the United Kingdom (UK) to Kwara state for a four-day capacity-building programme geared toward strengthening grassroots soccer growth throughout the state.

The Secretary of the inspiration, Sulaiman Atunrase, in a press release on Thursday, mentioned the coaching is scheduled to carry from November 7 to 10, 2026, on the George Agbazika Inih Stadium, Ilorin, and can function each theoretical and sensible periods, with 44 grassroots coaches focused to learn from the initiative.

According to Atunrase, invites have additionally been prolonged to the pinnacle coaches of Kwara United FC and ABS Ilorin FC, underscoring the Foundation’s dedication to selling teaching schooling and knowledge-sharing throughout totally different ranges of the sport.

The initiative displays the dedication of Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi, via his basis, to investing within the folks and constructions liable for figuring out, nurturing and creating younger soccer skills in Kwara State.

Atunrase mentioned the inspiration goals to show taking part coaches to fashionable teaching methodologies, up to date soccer growth ideas and sensible approaches to bettering gamers’ technical skills, tactical consciousness and general efficiency.

“The mixture of theoretical instruction and on-field sensible periods is anticipated to offer members with alternatives to deepen their understanding of the sport whereas buying sensible abilities they’ll apply of their respective golf equipment, academies and communities.

“Grassroots coaches stay central to soccer growth, as they usually function the primary level of contact for aspiring footballers.

“Their information, coaching strategies and skill to determine potential can considerably affect the development of younger gamers in direction of skilled soccer.

“The programme would have a lasting impact, with the 44 participating coaches expected to pass on their newly acquired knowledge to young talents across Kwara State.” Atunrase mentioned.