A two-day scouting match to find avid gamers for the Nigeria Gliding Eagles workforce has been concluded in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom Surrounding captial.
Nigeria Nationwide U-20 Educator Ladan Bosso, former Nigerian world Victor Ikpeba, and NFF Board Member Hon. NSE Essien had been in Uyo for the two-day soccer scouting match.
The scouting match took park on the Uyo Township Stadium on April 17/18, noticed about 420 Underneath 20 elderly avid gamers from 20 golf equipment around the South-South and South-East areas of Nigeria taking part.
In chats shared by way of Journalist Akanimo Kufre, Victor Ikpeba, a famend Nigerian footballer and emblem icon, expressed his satisfaction on the caliber of avid gamers showcased within the match.
He recommended the presence of Educator Ladan Bosso and goalkeeper lecturer Etta Egbe, noting that their involvement added vital price to the soccer match.
“So far, we have seen some good players, highly motivated, and the coach has been able to identify some talents. It is a good football event, and this type of initiative should be replicated across the country. It will facilitate the discovery of talents,” mentioned Ikpeba.
Ladan Bosso, reflecting at the U20 workforce’s efficiency in Accra 2023, emphasized the will for a scouting procedure because of the removal of a few avid gamers thru substitution.
“We are here to replenish the national U20 team. We have identified some players who cannot return to the team, and we are looking for suitable replacements for those positions,” Educator Bosso mentioned.
In the meantime, FC One Rocket’s boss and NFF Board Member, Hon. Nse Essien, highlighted that the Scouting Program used to be arranged by way of the Indomitable Base to serve a chance for U20 nationwide workforce selectors, together with Educator Ladan Bosso, to scout for avid gamers.
“With the U20 team’s upcoming engagements, including the WAFCON in October, the coach needs ample opportunity to assess players in that age bracket for international assignments. This event also serves as an opportunity for young talents to showcase their skills and enhance their football careers intentionally,” mentioned Hon. Essien.
A few of the taking part golf equipment had been Blessed Stars Soccer Academy, Diamond Academy, FC One Rocket, P Sports activities FC, Desires to Win FC, Vandrezzer, Dakada FC, Proper to Win FC, Ibom Juniors FC, Chimoski FC, Morak FC, and TP Sports activities FC.