My People FC
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My People FC is a Nigeria
n football club based in Lagos
. Founded by Prophet T.B. Joshua
of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, the team was established for the purpose of helping talented young footballers.
explained 'My People FC' is just another way of assisting the less privileged in society. “I strongly believe the young shall grow,” he said in an interview with Complete Sport’s David Meshioye . “They may not be there today, but the future of this country belongs to them. That is why those of us in the position to uplift them need to use every proper means to help them reach their future goals. It is not for them to pay us back when they sign a good contract, but to help themselves, their families, the needy, orphans and the less privileged. God wants to raise these footballers to help the widows and become a benefactor to those who need their help in future.”
The club is part of Joshua's evangelical and charitable activities. “It is not for any monetary gain” he said, “it is all about soul winning.”
, alongside victory against Premier League Side Gateway F.C.
, have landed ‘My People FC’ squarely on the Nigerian football scene.
With increasing interest from numerous foreign scouts, three players were sponsored abroad to play for Bodens BK
, a Swedish club . Two were subsequently chosen to represent their nation at U17 Level for the Golden Eaglets - Sani Emmanuel
and Ogenyi Onazi
. Emmanuel won the prestigious Golden Ball and Silver Shoe at the tournament, and has since joined the Nigerian U-20 Team, The Flying Eagles, alongside his teammate Onazi.
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n football club based in Lagos
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...
. Founded by Prophet T.B. Joshua
T.B. Joshua
Temitope Balogun Joshua , commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua, is a Christian, minister, televangelist and faith healer...
of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nations, the team was established for the purpose of helping talented young footballers.
History
Known for his extensive philanthropic endeavors, T.B. JoshuaT.B. Joshua
Temitope Balogun Joshua , commonly referred to as T. B. Joshua, is a Christian, minister, televangelist and faith healer...
explained 'My People FC' is just another way of assisting the less privileged in society. “I strongly believe the young shall grow,” he said in an interview with Complete Sport’s David Meshioye . “They may not be there today, but the future of this country belongs to them. That is why those of us in the position to uplift them need to use every proper means to help them reach their future goals. It is not for them to pay us back when they sign a good contract, but to help themselves, their families, the needy, orphans and the less privileged. God wants to raise these footballers to help the widows and become a benefactor to those who need their help in future.”
The club is part of Joshua's evangelical and charitable activities. “It is not for any monetary gain” he said, “it is all about soul winning.”
Achievements
Although relatively young, impressive performances against both junior Nigerian National Teams, the Golden Eaglets and Flying EaglesNigeria national under-20 football team
Nigeria U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Nigeria Under-20s or nicknamed Flying Eagles, is the youth team for national soccer in Nigeria...
, alongside victory against Premier League Side Gateway F.C.
Gateway F.C.
Gateway Football Club is a Nigerian football club, in the town of Abeokuta, in Ogun State. They returned to the top level of professional football in Nigeria, the Nigerian Premier League in 2008 after being relegated in 2005 after a one year stint...
, have landed ‘My People FC’ squarely on the Nigerian football scene.
With increasing interest from numerous foreign scouts, three players were sponsored abroad to play for Bodens BK
Bodens BK
Bodens BK is a Swedish football club located in Boden in Norrbotten. The club, formed 1916, is currently playing in the third highest Swedish league, Division 1...
, a Swedish club . Two were subsequently chosen to represent their nation at U17 Level for the Golden Eaglets - Sani Emmanuel
Sani Emmanuel
Sani Shehu Emmanuel , commonly known as Sani Emmanuel, is a Nigerian footballer, who currently plays for S.S. Lazio as a striker, as well as having a stint with Swedish outfit Bodens BK...
and Ogenyi Onazi
Ogenyi Onazi
Ogenyi Eddy Onazi , known as Ogenyi Onazi, is a Nigerian footballer, who currently plays for Lazio as an attacking midfielder, as well as briefly playing for the Swedish team Bodens BK...
. Emmanuel won the prestigious Golden Ball and Silver Shoe at the tournament, and has since joined the Nigerian U-20 Team, The Flying Eagles, alongside his teammate Onazi.