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| Formation | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Oluwaseyi Amos |
| Headquarters | Alimosho |
| Location |
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| Founder/Chairman | Oluwaseyi Amos |
| Parent organization | Seamoriow Group |
| Subsidiaries | Seamoriow Logistics; Seamoriow Sports |
| Affiliations | Lagos State Football Associations (LSFA) |
| Website | https://seamoriowsports.com/ |
Seamoriow Sports is a Nigerian sports organization founded in 2022 by its chairman, Oluwaseyi Amos. Headquartered in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State, the organization is dedicated to identifying and nurturing young athletic talent.
Seamoriow Sports operates as a division of the Seamoriow Group, which also has business interests in logistics, food services, and other sectors.
Seamoriow sports complex
The Seamoriow Sports Complex, inaugurated in July 2022, is a mini-stadium located in Ikotun, Lagos. The facility was commissioned by Sola Aiyepeku, the Executive Chairman of the Lagos State Sports Commission, alongside notable figures such as Seyi Akinwunmi, former Vice Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and ex-Nigerian internationals Dosu Joseph and Mutiu Adepoju.
The complex features:
- A mini football pitch
- Dressing rooms
- Referee rooms
- A medical center
The sports complex serves as a hub for grassroots football development and community engagement. Its construction was commended for its role in advancing football in Lagos and beyond.
Seamoriow football club and academy
Seamoriow Sports operates both a football club and an academy that caters to players across various age groups. The academy is organized into:
- U-10, U-13, U-15, and U-17 teams
- Seamoriow FC - a senior team for players under 20
Technical team
The academy's talent development programs are overseen by coach Olojo-Kosoko Olanrewaju, while the senior team is managed by experienced coaches such as Ayodele Ayeni and Joseph Popoola.
Competitions and achievements
- October 9, 2024: Seamoriow FC played against Nigeria's U-20 team, the Flying Eagles, in Ikenne, Ogun State.
- December 13, 2024: Faced Nigeria's Super Eagles B team, losing 3–2.
- Digital Scouting Africa U-18 Championship: Participated alongside other top academies.
- December 8, 2024: Won the Peace Cup Scouting Tournament with a 2–0 victory over FC Sporting Bethel.
Community engagement and development
Seamoriow Sports actively engages in community development through youth programs and educational workshops:
- Coaching Clinics: Led by former Golden Eaglets coach Nduka Ugbade, offering training to local football coaches
- Youth Championships: Annual U-15 and U-20 tournaments to scout and nurture talent (Guardian)
References
- "Aiyepekun, Akinwunmi, Ex- Internationals Applaud Proprietor Of Seamoriow Sports Center". Sports247 Nigeria. 2022-07-25. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Adebayo, Olusola (2024-10-09). "WAFU B: Flying Eagles Fly Past Seamoriow, Intensify Preparations As 30 Players Struggle For 20 Shirts". Sports247 Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-05-16). "Seamoriow FA, other top academies to feature at maiden Digital Scouting Africa U-18 Championship". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-12-10). "Seamoriow FC win inaugural Peace Cup Scouting Tournament". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- "Coaching Clinic:Ugbade Hails Alimosho Football Coaches". Sports247 Nigeria. 2022-08-27. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- Ibeh, Ifeanyi (2024-05-10). "Seamoriow Sports launches U-15, U-20 football championships to discover young talent". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- https://newtelegraphng.com/seamoriow-to-revolutionize-football-development-in-alimosho-oluwaseyi-amos/
- https://www.sports247.ng/aiyepekun-akinwunmi-ex-internationals-applaud-proprietor-of-seamoriow-sports-center/
- https://seamoriowsports.com/about-us/
- https://guardian.ng/sport/seamoriow-fa-other-top-academies-to-feature-at-maiden-digital-scouting-africa-u-18-championship/
- https://www.sports247.ng/wafu-b-flying-eagles-fly-past-seamoriow-intensify-preparations-as-30-players-struggle-for-20-shirts/
- https://guardian.ng/sport/football/seamoriow-fc-win-inaugural-peace-cup-scouting-tournament/
- https://www.sports247.ng/coaching-clinicugbade-hails-alimosho-football-coaches/
- https://guardian.ng/sport/seamoriow-sports-launches-u-15-u-20-football-championships-to-discover-young-talent/