Former Nigerian footballer, Kanu Nwankwo and some top football trainers from Europe and Nigeria will train students who will participate in the 10th edition of the Greensprings Kanu Football Camp.
A statement by Greensprings said the football camp aimed to promote grassroots sports development and quality education for young children.
Chief Strategy Officer of the school, Mr Uche Ogbu, revealed that the camp’s most promising player(s) would be awarded a full academic scholarship to study at Greensprings School, saying the camp would begin from April 7 to 12, 2024.
He said, “The Greensprings Kanu Football Camp has become a hallmark event, and its impacts have been felt at the state and national level. The European coaches we invite have trained over 200 Lagos State coaches, who have gone on to impact the lives of children at the grassroots level.”
“Moreover, in the previous nine editions, over 2,000 children have been trained and 13 children have been granted full scholarships to study at Greensprings School.”
Speaking on what to expect from the camp’s 10th edition, Ogbu said, “It promises to be even more captivating, thus advising parents to register their wards for the life-changing experience.
“I encourage parents with football-loving children to register their wards. The football camp would be a great opportunity for children to improve their skills in various aspects of the game, including dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and heading.”
“European coaches from the Netherlands and representatives from the Lagos State Football Association will be on the ground to share their expertise and contribute to the participants’ growth. Former Nigerian footballer Kanu Nwankwo will also grace the occasion, providing motivational talks and inspiring the young talents to reach new heights in their football journeys.”
“For parents interested in registering their wards for this transformative football camp experience, there are three participation options: residential, non-residential with bus service, and non-residential without bus service. Parents are encouraged to register their children/wards before March 7 to take advantage of the massive early bird discount.”
The Greensprings Kanu Football Camp is an annual football camp organised by Greensprings School in collaboration with the Kanu Heart Foundation. The camp is designed for children (boys and girls) between the ages of five and 17. It is a five-day intensive football training project.