If Okakuro Group’s plan works out as envisaged, Nigerian coaches will soon get the opportunity to acquire more knowledge in their fields through local and international training programmes. The coaches would also get the opportunity to access modern facilities and equipment to enhance their trade. Ms. Mkpokporo said her organization wants to develop coaches, who would in turn earn the respect and trust of administrators to handle the national teams. This, she said, would be accomplished through a programme that would make it easier and faster for Nigeria coaches to be trained and retrained in the best reputable sports education bodies overseas. “So our motivation to partner and work with Okakuro Group is a well-calculated and taken step, and the direction is a perfect one.

Source: The Guardian June 12, 2020 02:03 UTC