Nigeria, July 25 -- The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Hon. Kabiru Amadu, announced that more than 3,000 community-based football clubs across Nigeria will benefit from a new grassroots sports development initiative by the National Assembly.

This initiative includes the distribution of football kits and jerseys aimed at empowering local clubs.

During a flag-off ceremony at the National Assembly in Abuja on Thursday, Amadu shared that a total of 3,260 local clubs will receive support, with each state expected to get between 80 and 120 sets of football kits, facilitated through House Committee members and leadership.

"This is more than just equipment distribution; it is an investment in our youth, in discip...