TECNO Signs MOU With Alade Family to Build New Football Pitch in Alimosho LGA
Global innovative smartphone brand TECNO has reaffirmed its commitment to youth empowerment and community development through sports. As part of its ongoing CSR initiative across Africa, the brand has announced plans to build, renovate, and modernize 100 sports facilities across the continent.
In Nigeria, this vision took a major step forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between TECNO and Prince Babatunde Alade, one of Nigeria’s foremost grassroots sports architects and founder of Alade Football Academy, located in Command, Alimosho LGA, Lagos State.
Before this new agreement, TECNO had already demonstrated its dedication to grassroots sports by funding the renovation of the Sura Underbridge 8-a-side Football Complex in Lagos Island. This effort drew praise from local communities.
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The project aims to deliver a modern football pitch that will serve as a hub for young athletes in the area.
Expressing his excitement, Prince Alade lauded TECNO for investing in grassroots sports, describing it as “a long-overdue corporate gesture that will transform lives and reignite youth passion for football.”
He revealed that the Alade Football Academy has nurtured notable talents, including Basit Ojediran and Tijani Samson, who represented Nigeria at the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
Also speaking at the event, Alade’s eldest son highlighted the academy’s 25-year track record in managing football and other sporting facilities. He expressed deep gratitude to TECNO for recognizing their legacy and committing to elevating it.
Representing TECNO, Chidi Okonkwo, General Manager of Transsion Holdings Nigeria, emphasized the broader scope of the brand’s CSR mission: “TECNO, in partnership with CAF, is building over 100 football pitches across Africa to foster youth and sports development at the grassroots level. The Alade Sporting Complex is among the five selected for renovation and upgrade in Nigeria.”
Vivian Zhang, TECNO’s Senior Marketing Manager, reaffirmed the company’s dedication to people-first initiatives: “This project is more than infrastructure—it’s an investment in dreams. We aim for this facility to inspire healthy living, foster community growth, and discover future football stars. Our partnership with CAF celebrates today’s champions while paving the way for tomorrow’s heroes.”
With this partnership, TECNO continues to strengthen its identity as a brand that gives back, empowering African youth through meaningful opportunities and sustainable impact. For more updates, follow TECNO on Facebook, Instagram, and X(Twitter)
