All Nigerian Football Players Union (ANFPU)

All Nigerian Football Players Union (ANFPU) is a football union that has been in existence for years, with the goal of supporting and advancing the lives of footballers both active and whose playing career has come to a halt, as getting jobs after their career has become difficult. It was set up to create an organized method for the growth of football and management within Nigeria following international football governance norms. Our primary objective is to cater to the welfare of both our retired and active Football players. Our core objectives include the following: 1. Welfare of players and veterans 2. Compliance advice regarding rules, policies and regulations. 3. Training and Capacity Building - youth empowerment through football. 4. Protecting player image rights and commercial matters. 5. Neighborhood Adoption and Sponsorship Programs. 6. Promotion of gender parity, diversity, equality & inclusiveness in football. 7. Sustainable development and growth of grassroots football. 8. Overall players support and protection. 9. Participation in football governance and development 10. Collective Bargaining Agreement advice 11. Be a voice for the Players Primary activities include 1. offering football administrators capacity building initiatives, coaching education, and training of referees, 2. Identifying promising young players through scouting networks, trials, and competitions, and offering them opportunities to join the organization for further development, 3. Enhancing football development and governance through cooperation with national organizations such as the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), international organizations, and local stakeholders, 4. Supporting the organisation of non-competitive grassroots football, incl. in IDP camps.