Olympian Mary Onyali-Omagbemi alongside former Nigeria Internationals, Felix Owolabi and Tajudeen Disu, headline the list of mentors at the inaugural sports camp organized by the Wamufat Youth Community Development Foundation (WYCDF), in collaboration with the Nigeria School Sport Federation (NSSF)The event begins today, August 11.
Onyali is already in Abeokuta and will be joined by Owolabi and Disu to guide over 400 student participants from the six South-West states during the seven-day camp.
The programme, which blends sports training with education, mentorship, and personal development, will be held at the Agroterra Sports Complex in Joga-Orile, near Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In addition to the student athletes, more than 150 Game Masters from Ogun, Lagos, Oyo, Ekiti, Osun, and Ondo States will also take part, to inspire excellence in both sports and academics.
Owolabi, a left winger in his heyday , was a AFCON winner in 1980 and a Doctorate Degree holder in Physical Education while Disu made his mark with the now-defunct Abiola Babes and benefited from educational scholarships abroad during his playing career.
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Both he and Owolabi are expected to share their experiences and impart valuable knowledge to the young athletes during the camp.
According to WYCDF, the initiative is designed to empower young people through structured sports activities, values-based coaching, and wellness education. The camp aligns with the foundation’s broader mission of using sports as a tool for positive change, particularly in underserved communities.
Participants will engage in daily athletics training, motivational sessions, sports drills, mentoring, and leadership development workshops.
NSSF President Olabisi Joseph commended WYCDF for initiating the programme and pledged the federation’s full support to ensure its success. She emphasized that the camp aligns with the International School Sports Federation (ISF)’s vision of nurturing well-rounded individuals.
“We cannot but be grateful to WYCDF for this laudable initiative, as it promotes grassroots sports development and supports our strategic agenda, IMPACTS,” Joseph said. “Our agenda focuses on clinics and camps that teach foundational techniques in sports such as athletics, basketball, football, golf, table tennis, tennis, and Ayo.”
The camp will also include sessions on modern sports techniques, anti-doping awareness, health education, safeguarding, and other relevant topics – all aimed at equipping participants with the tools to thrive both on and off the field.