Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has officially become the majority shareholder of the Kwara Kiddies League, deepening his commitment to youth football development in his home state, Bold Sports reports.
The Nottingham Forest forward made the announcement in a heartfelt statement released on Tuesday, expressing the personal connection he has to the project.
“This is a project that’s very close to my heart,” Awoniyi said. “I am happy to share that I have officially become the majority shareholder of the Kwara Kiddies League.”
Awoniyi first got involved with the league as a sponsor in 2024, but he has now taken what he describes as a major step forward: “In 2024, I came on board as a sponsor, and now I’ve taken a bigger step by owning 50% of the league. That means I now serve as the Chairman, and I’m more involved than ever in shaping its future.”
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“This isn’t just business for me. This is personal,” the 26-year-old emphasised.
Drawing from his own experiences growing up in Kwara, Awoniyi reflected on the role football played in his early life: “Growing up in Kwara, football gave me purpose. It taught me discipline, kept me focused, and helped me dream beyond my environment. I know what this game can do for a young boy with little more than hope and heart — because I was that boy.”
He explained that his goal is to help young boys in Kwara find the same sense of direction through the sport: “That’s why I’ve chosen to invest in the Kwara Kiddies League. I want to help create a clear path for young talent in our state — not just to make it in football, but by helping young boys find direction, discipline, and purpose through the game.”
Awoniyi also took the opportunity to thank those who have helped push the Kwara Kiddies League initiative forward: “Thank you to everyone who has supported this vision so far, especially the Kwara YEG League team and all our local partners. I truly believe we’re building something special together.”
He then issued a call to action to others who may be in a position to support similar efforts: “I also want to encourage others — in Kwara, across Nigeria, and beyond — to keep finding ways to support young men in our communities. Football is powerful. It opens doors, shapes lives, and gives purpose. Let’s keep using it to build a stronger future.”
Awoniyi ended his message with a tone of optimism and belief in the long-term impact of the project: “This is just the beginning. I’m excited for what we’re creating and even more excited for the lives it will impact.”
This new development adds to Awoniyi’s growing presence off the pitch, which earned him the Professional Football Association (PFA) Community Champion award for the 2024–25 season.
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