| Full name | My People Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Chairman | T.B. Joshua |
| Manager | Mike Akintoye |
My People FC is a Nigerian 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.
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Known for his extensive philanthropic endeavors, T.B. Joshua 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 [1]. “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.” [2]
Although relatively young, impressive performances against both junior Nigerian National Teams, the Golden Eaglets and Flying Eagles, alongside victory against Premier League Side Gateway F.C. [3], 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 [4]. Two were subsequently chosen to represent their nation at U17 Level for the Golden Eaglets [5] - Sani Emmanuel [6] and Ogenyi Onazi [7]. 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.