Lagos-based NNL side, 1472 Football Club, last Saturday at the high-brow HEREL Play, Ikoyi, Lagos, unveiled its new sets of playing kits for the 2024/2025 NNL season, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports
The fast-growing football club owned by UK-based successful businessman and entrepreneur Dozy Mmobuosi is set to take the Nigerian football scene by storm.
The well-attended and glamorous event attracted top football personalities and people from different walks of life, including Hon. Desmond Elliott, Gliffeth Wonuigwe, CEO of GAS Group International, and the Secretary of Lagos State Football Association, Akeem Rabiu-Okikiopusu.
Speaking during the event, the CEO of the team, Seyi Jones, remarked, "If you recall, last season, we started on a bright note by winning all our matches. And suddenly, distractions caused us to lose focus. But now, I make bold to say, we are back on our feet much stronger."
Jones noted that the drive and passion of Dozy Mmobuosi to use football as a catalyst for social change is a strong force. Adding that the team aims to develop global football stars. And towards achieving that, the management of the team is working on some synergies that would give the desired results. The experienced football administrator continued, "I plan to see our team join the elite clubs in the NPFL and move players to some of our partnered clubs abroad".
On the uniqueness of the team, he said, "We came about the name 1472 FC because that was the century Lagos was discovered by the Portuguese explorers. The club belongs to Lagosians." He called on well-placed individuals, investors, and corporate bodies to come forward to support the team, as it plans to make the state and Nigeria proud.
"1472 FC is your team, especially the Surulere axis where we pitch our tent. Let them take ownership by coming all out to support their darling team," he added.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola