Former England International John Fashanu has described Imo State as a state rich in sporting talents. He said this at a three day scouting program FASH SELECT organized by CENN foundation football academy in Mbaise Imo State.

The former Wenbledon and Aston Villa player who was impressed by the number of talents available at the three days program which brought together six grass root's teams in the state which included Golden Boot, Eastern Stars, De Essential Global Football club Center Fc and Sunrose FC.
The event place at the Ministry of Youth and Sports center Nkwogwu and Onwubiko International Sports Center, Ngo Okpala.

He said it is a very bold move by the founder and CEO of the Mbaise team CENN Foundation Football Club Dorothy Nwawudu, to develop the game at the grass root and empower the youths through sports.

The former FA cup winner with Wimbledon in 1988 described the move by Nwawudu as essential because of the importance of discovery made at the program at this stage of their carrier.

He said that at the end of the program, seven players were discovered from the teams that participated in the program.

Source: https://imoflash.com/sports/fashanu-describes-imo-as-a-sports-talented-state