According to LSFA Chairman Hajji Gafar Olawale Liameed, the organization has started the process of organizing a unique football competition including former Nigerian internationals. This was disclosed on Thursday morning in Lagos, Nigeriasoccernet.com gathered.
"We believe in our ex-players. LSFA is determined to carry along ex internationals and drive the game forward at every level," Hajj Gafar began.
"The tournament will see former Nigeria internationals based in Lagos adopt teams. For instance if an ex international is based in the area of Dino SC he can adopt them".
The competition tagged; 'Nigeria Ex Internationals Cup', would see teams play on home and away basis in the first phase before the tournament proceeds to the knockout stages.
"We want to have a clear identity and organize lots of programmes. This is one of our innovations and we hope to take blessings from the Lagos State Government and Nigeria Football Federation," the football technocrat enthused.
Hajj Gafar also reiterated LSFA's commitments to proper development of football in the centre of excellence.
"We're determined to lead that development at every level and have created a robust plan for doing so using all our resources and knowledge".
Meanwhile, former Nigeria internationals like Joseph Yobo, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Wasiu Ipaye have already thrown their weight behind the innovation by the LSFA.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola