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Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi. Photo source: Concordia
Lagos-based NNL side 1472 Football Club have unveiled their new sets of jerseys for the 2024/2025 NNL season at the high-brow HEREL Play, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Saturday.
The fast-growing football club owned by UK-based successful businessman and entrepreneur, Dozy Mmobuosi, are set to take the Nigerian football scene by storm.
The well-attended and glamorous event attracted top football personalities and people from different walks of life, which included Hon. Desmond Elliott, Gliffeth Wonuigwe, CEO of GAS Group International, and the Secretary of Lagos State Football Association, Akeem Rabiu-Okikiopusu.
Speaking at the event, their Chief Executive Officer, Seyi Jones, remarked, “If you recall, last season we started on a bright note by winning all our matches. And suddenly, distractions caused us to lose focus. But now, I make bold to say, we are back on our feet much stronger.”
Jones noted that the drive and passion of Dozy Mmobuosi to use football as a catalyst for social change was a strong force, adding that the club aim to develop global football stars and that the management is working towards achieving the desired results.
The experienced football administrator continued, “My plan is to see our team join the elite clubs in the NPFL and move players to some of our partnered clubs abroad.
“We came about the name 1472 FC because that was the century Lagos was discovered by the Portuguese explorers. The club belongs to Lagosians.”
He called on well-placed individuals, investors, and corporate bodies to support the club’s quest to make the state and Nigeria proud.
“1472 FC is your team, especially the Surulere axis where we pitch our tent. Let them take ownership by coming all out to support their darling team,” he added.
