A Royal Endorsement for the Future of African Football

We were deeply honored to receive an audience with HRH Igwe Emmanuel Ugwu (Eze-Okwe I of Ibagwa Nike, Kingdom, Enugu State, Nigeria), a respected traditional ruler and influential voice in community development.

We received words of encouragement and strong support from His Royal Highness, a respected traditional ruler and passionate advocate for youth empowerment and development.

HRH recognizes that football is more than a game — it’s a powerful vehicle for social transformation and national unity. His endorsement of AfriSportPro is a testament to the importance of our mission: building the largest youth football league in Africa, one that prioritizes player development, exposure, and opportunity.

His warm reception and words of encouragement are a strong cultural endorsement of the AfriSportPro Youth League project. In the photo: our CEO, Chukwuebuka Ugwu, sharing the vision of building world’s biggest youth football league — focused on talent development, opportunity, and integrity.

As we prepare to launch in our pilot states, traditional institutions remain key partners in mobilizing support, trust, and grassroots involvement.

As custodians of community and culture, the voices of our traditional leaders carry great influence. We are proud to have HRH’s blessing as we take bold steps to reshape African football from the grassroots up.

Together, we are building a future where no talent is left behind