Tripple 44 Academy partners NSC to turn Liberty Stadium dump site into football hub

In line with its vision to drive grassroots sports development and promote talent discovery, Tripple 44 Football Academy has proposed a strategic collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to transform a neglected portion of Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, into a modern sports facility. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s sports infrastructure and empowering the nation’s football potential.

Under the leadership of Shehu Dikko, the NSC has been steadfast in its resolve to upgrade existing sporting facilities while promoting private-sector involvement. Tripple 44 Academy, spearheaded by its CEO Olatunji Okuku, has taken bold steps to align with this mission by presenting a proposal that will see the transformation of an underutilised “refuse dump site” into a top-class and standard football facility through a build-and-donate arrangement.

The proposed project includes the development of a high-standard 11-a-side football pitch, and a 7-a-side mini-pitch for training and grassroots engagements.

In a statement following strategic discussions with the NSC Chairman, Okuku explained the motivation behind the project.

“We saw immense potential in this site, which has been lying fallow and, at one point, became a hideout for kidnappers,” he said. “This facility will be a game-changer for grassroots football in Ibadan and across Nigeria. Our aim is to build a standard football pitch and mini-training ground, complete with stands, which will serve both the public and our academy’s needs. This is about giving back and creating an environment where young talents can flourish.”

The collaboration highlights Tripple 44 Academy’s commitment to complementing the efforts of the NSC in fostering football