Delta Mini Football Welcome List of Invited Players to Make Up Team Delta State Squad

Clarkson Ogo 

Ambassador Sheriff Mulade, Chairman, and his board members of the Delta State Mini Football Association (DMFA) received a list of invited players to make up the Team Delta State squad. 

While addressing the players at the Conference Room of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (Cepej), Dr. Mulade commended the players for passing through the first stage and assured them that this could be their breakthrough moment to professional football, especially for those who haven't played at that level. 

He said there are several programs that will engage them in building up the team.

"For now, mini football in Nigeria is self-funding as we are yet to get sponsors, but we shall motivate the players to be dedicated and focused," he said. 

"We have lined up programs that will help build the team."

Coach Bob Akren of Bobbies FC, who has discovered some players that have represented the national team of Nigeria, including Anderson Esiti, advised the players to be focused and dedicated and not think of financial benefits at this stage if they really want a breakthrough. 

Coach Akren said he is pleased to see and participate in the mini football tournament for the first time and is impressed with the programs of the Delta State Mini Football Association.

"This is a lifetime opportunity for some of the players to be included in history, and they should treasure it," he said.

Also, DMFA Secretary Ogo Clarkson said the camp is still open for more players to be invited as the board urges the coach to scout the best players from the league to represent Delta State.