By Bawa Jephthah

Well meaning Nigerians and corporate organizations have been charged to invest in Football as a way of creating employment for the teeming youths as well as ensuring positive engagement of young talented players who seek career as future professional Footballers.

Executive Secretary of the NPFL Club Owners Association of Nigeria Chief Alloy chukwuemeka made the call on Sunday in Lagos while speaking with newsmen shortly after the draws to usher in the maiden edition of Ottasolo Preseason soccer tournament in Lagos.

Chief Chukwuemeka who was a special guest at the draws ceremony said the likes of Otunba Gabriel Davies, proprietor of Ottasolo FC needed to be encouraged while his passion and investments in football should be emulated by all and sundry.

He described the Maiden Ottasolo Preseason tournament as another milestone aimed at encouraging Football activities amongst clubs, hence the club owners and NPFL clubs were in the tournament to support and participate in the event.

The club owners scribe who doubles as a Member of NFF Strategic Studies Committee commended the organizers of the tournament for a transparent draws, urged the participating clubs to play to the rules and imbibe discipline and spirit of sportsmanship .

The maiden Ottasolo Preseason soccer tournament kicks off on Monday at the Legacy pitch of the National stadium Surulere Lagos.