In a groundbreaking development within the African sports arena, Valentine Ozigbo, the Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, has been appointed as the inaugural Non-Executive Director and African leader on the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) Board.
The momentous announcement unfolded during the World Freestyle Football Championship on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya. Steve Elias, Co-Founder and President, and Daniel Wood, Co-Founder and Secretary General of WFFA, unveiled this landmark appointment.
“Valentine is bringing some transformational event concepts, partnerships, and networks into Freestyle Football, which is going to dramatically raise the profile of athletes, the community, and the Sport as a whole across the globe,” remarked Mr. Wood, addressing the audience. “We couldn’t be happier to have him on board as a key member of the team.”
Elias expressed excitement about Ozigbo’s involvement, stating, “We are beyond excited about the energy and passion that Mr. Valentine Ozigbo is bringing to the Sport of Freestyle Football. He has already brought some fresh thinking and profile to the communities across the continent of Africa with fantastic impact, so we envisage a prosperous future for the Sport with Valentine’s support.”
Valentine Ozigbo, a globally recognized CEO and politician with multiple awards to his name, has been instrumental in promoting freestyle football across Africa.
As the Founder and Chairman of Feet ‘N’ Tricks, the continent’s premier promoter of the sport, Ozigbo has played a pivotal role in hosting major events and championships, including the Nigerian Freestyle Football Championship and the African Freestyle Football Championship.
Under Ozigbo’s leadership, Feet ‘N’ Tricks recently supported hosting the first-ever world championship held in Africa alongside the Home Boyz of Kenya and the WFFA.
Ozigbo’s appointment is seen as a significant step in recognizing and furthering the growth of freestyle football in Africa. His diverse background as a business leader, philanthropist, and tech visionary, coupled with his experience as a former President and Group CEO of Transcorp Plc, is expected to bring a unique perspective to the WFFA Board.
The WFFA, responsible for organizing global championships and standardizing the sport’s rules, aims to expand its footprint and provide a larger platform for athletes to showcase their skills internationally with Ozigbo’s strategic involvement.
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