The Nigeria Walking Football Club, under the patronage of Nigerian ambassador Yakuba Abdullahi Ahmed and affiliation of the International Walking Football Federation (IWFF) of Asia and Qatar president Farhan Al Sheikh al-Sayed, was launched recently at Al Jazeera Academy.
A large number of Nigerian expatriates took part in the event and cheered for the teams. The event also witnessed the participation of Doha, Ghanaian, and Sri Lanka teams.
Ahmed and al-Sayed joined an exhibition game as they welcomed a special guest – former Paris Saint Germain player Dianè Amara – who participated in another exhibition match, along with IWFF Qatar general secretary Farouq Abdullahi Wase and Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Qatar president Abdul Lateef Ajibade.
Walking Football is one of the fastest-growing sports concepts in the world. Part of the rules include no running and no tackle, keeping the game fun and safe, and at the same time, it can be competitive too, according to al-Sayed.
Recently, the Kenyan and Ghanaian Walking Football Clubs were launched under the patronage of their respective ambassadors.
Al-Sayed noted that walking football concept is a “confidence booster” for people of all ages, allowing them to enjoy playing their favourite sport in a safe way and it also promotes health and wellness especially in a post-pandemic era.
A large number of Nigerian expatriates took part in the event and cheered for the teams. The event also witnessed the participation of Doha, Ghanaian, and Sri Lanka teams.
Ahmed and al-Sayed joined an exhibition game as they welcomed a special guest – former Paris Saint Germain player Dianè Amara – who participated in another exhibition match, along with IWFF Qatar general secretary Farouq Abdullahi Wase and Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Qatar president Abdul Lateef Ajibade.
Walking Football is one of the fastest-growing sports concepts in the world. Part of the rules include no running and no tackle, keeping the game fun and safe, and at the same time, it can be competitive too, according to al-Sayed.
Recently, the Kenyan and Ghanaian Walking Football Clubs were launched under the patronage of their respective ambassadors.
Al-Sayed noted that walking football concept is a “confidence booster” for people of all ages, allowing them to enjoy playing their favourite sport in a safe way and it also promotes health and wellness especially in a post-pandemic era.
