For former England International John Fashanu, football has become a tool for global unification and a way of life of the people.
Fashanu made the observation when the Israeli government presented some sports kits to pupils of a school in Abuja.
This is a Nursery and primary School in the nation’s capital Abuja. The ‘catch them young’ aphorism is already in the air here courtesy of the Israeli Embassy in Nigeria
With a legend in the mould of John Fashanu, it becomes a big privilege to learn about balancing Academics with sports.
The long standing relationship between Nigeria and Israel in the field of football dates back to the 60s when Nigeria first National Football Team coach after independence was an Israeli Jerry Bet. The Israeli see this as signs of better days ahead.
Blitshein added that Nigeria and Israel have always had strong football connections and announced Israel’s plan to celebrate Coach Bet Halevi and the links between Israeli and Nigerian football, which will be anchored on the first ever Jerry Bet Halevi Cup competition.
