We have all heard of the saying that an idle mind is the devil’s workshop…..could we now pose for some time and think of a situation whereby the youth are idle in a village….so disgusting. This would be an incentive to social evils like rape and would generally be a security threat especially in the evening and night. I hope we all accede to the fact that this is what used to happen to the Star rays community in Nangili before the management came up with an innovative idea to keep the youth occupied ina bid to avert their participation in crime activities that could drive them into a bleak future. Among the most expedient things that the management decided was to establish football clubs in the community and avail their small games pitch for use by the youth in the evenings. Though seen as a minute step, its salutary influence is just outstanding. The youth have been able to discover their sporting talent and young vibrant boys teams are putting up majestic performances in tournaments in Lugari.
The Star rays team consists of two football teams, A with more experienced players and B with upcoming youngsters. The youth are organized and managed by their focused leadership team led by ‘Ambu’-Ambrose Makechi, Mr. Makechi’s son. Their football training session, which is scheduled to take place every evening from 4 pm at the Star rays pitch, follows a day to day alternation as they share the single venue. If team A comes today, team B would come the next day and so on. What a brilliant way to keep the youth busy!
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