Philanthropist and founder Ratels Sports Development Foundation (RSDF), Barrister Paul Edeh has emerged as the new chairman of the Benue State Football
The RSDF boss who birthed two female clubs, Ratels fc of Abuja and Honey Badgers FC of Makurdi continued that, “Data collection would be a significant feature in my administration. A state as big as Benue, rich in football talents should have a database where a list of football teams at grassroots level are known to the FA with a click of the button. The FA should be able to know how each local FA and other member Associations are farming within its sphere.
He promised to develop Benue State’s football ecosystem that provides opportunities for Benue’s citizens to combine education with football careers.“I will introduce and pursue vigorously into the annals of the Benue’s football ecosystem a programme, I intend to tag the EduBall Naija. The idea behind the programme is to infuse education with football at the grassroots to encourage young Benue indigenes to combine education with football.
Edeh’s victory alongside 10 other candidates was announced by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Msugh Aga in the presence of many observers including Head of Special Duties, Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ali Abubakar.
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