Kanu Canvasses Better Use Of Ilaji Stadium Ibadan

Nwankwo Kanu (left) with the owner of the newly built Ilaji Stadium and Resort Centre Ibadan, Engr. Dotun Sanusi

Former Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu has canvassed for better use of the newly built Ilaji Stadium and Resort Centre during his check on Ilaji Soccer Academy while commending the high standard of facilities at Akanra, an outskirt of Ibadan where the ex-international spent about five days.
He gave kudos to the owner of the world class sports’ resort, Engr. Dotun Sanusi, describing the development as good contributions to the development of sports in Africa, especially the grassroots football but expressed deep concern over the under-utilization of the facilities.
Kanu urged well meaning Nigerians and football administrators in the country to look at the less development parts of the country for raw footballing talents, describing Sanusi’s gesture as an appropriate ways soccer talents are being scouted in serious football playing nations in the Europe and South America.
"The facilities I have witnessed here since I have arrived this resort speaks volume of Chief Dotun Sanusi's genuine sincerity for sports development in general and football particularly. We need to pray to have more of him who spends huge resources with a view to helping the raw talents in this community” he noted.
The former Arsenal forward however thrilled with the love and affection people of Ibadan shown on him during his arrival and stay in the ancient town saying that has confirmed to him the high pedigree of Ibadan in the football management and administration in Nigeria.
"Ibadan is a very big city and I must confess that the people here have been very kind and warmth. I can see that the people here are so passionate about football, there is no way you can talk about football in Nigeria without mentioning Ibadan”, Pappilo noted. In his response, the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Dotun Sanusi, commended the humility and genuine passion for raw talents displayed by Kanu Nwankwo since he has lodged in the Resort.
"Now I saw firsthand why Nwankwo Kanu achieved so much in his football career. In him, I saw a star that is willing to inspire and nurture other stars like him for the country. We are very proud to have him in our midst. And like he promised we shall be glad to have him again mentoring and tutoring our academy lads on how to become a successful professional footballer like him”, said Sanusi, Ilaji Soccer Academy owner.