
“Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.”
Problem Worth Solving
In Nigeria there has been an extreme loss of interest in Local Football League, people no longer have allegiance to nor support their local clubs or the league, stadia are desolated and politicking and corruption have stunted the growth of football. More often than not the national team depends on the talents that have been groomed abroad, a situation which gives a fifty-fifty chance of converting the ready-made professionals to cap for their father land. Furthermore, young talents are very often left untapped or undiscovered until they grow older and at this stage opt for manipulating their age in order to have a chance, which usually boomerangs to poor performance and short time in top-flight football.
Our Solution
Fustar is passionate about bringing back the lost glory of football in Nigeria. We want to create a platform for young people to express themselves and in the process identify the talented ones, showcase them to the world early enough. With the right strategy in place, our idea of targeting the younger generation will help bring their parents, friends, and family to watch them represent the schools, clubs as the case may be. In essence, we want to re-ignite the love for local football league and make it something of pride once again. Part of our aim is to grow a new generation of young footballers as well as a new viewing public to watch and participate in the local football league.
- To organize a continuous Football Youth League and Tournament
- To empower children and young people to play and lead football activities through a variety of programs and opportunities.
- To provide opportunities for children and young people to play or volunteer in the game whilst at School, College or University.
- To encourage and increase youth participation and engagement in football.
- To ensure a safe and positive playing environment for all participants.
- To instill life-long values of teamwork, dedication and a superior work ethic both on and off the pitch.
- To contribute to football talent development in Nigeria.
- Manage, continually improve and creating an impression as a viable youth league football competition- on and off the field.
- Increase interest in our competitions, promote accessibility to live games and ensure that media exposure is used to optimum effect.
- Generate increased commercial value, using the resulting revenues to further enhance our competitions and strengthen the long term future of the FUSTARYL and its member clubs.
Help to influence responsibly and improve the game in this country and abroad through a partnership with FIFA, foreign clubs and other relevant bodies.