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12 Spanish Club Storms Lagos For 1st Edition Of MVP Sports Agency’s Scouting Tournament

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4 years ago

May 22, 2022

Directors and presidents of 12 Spanish clubs will storm Lagos Nigeria for the maiden edition of a foremost MVP Sports Management Agency in Collaboration with Moonluck academy and Dewusky football academy for African soccer talent scouting tourney.

The President and Director of the Spanish club of Almeria FC, Hercules FC Levante FC, Los Barrios FC, UD las Palmas FC, and Gerena FC amongst others will arrive at Muritala Muhamadu Airport Lagos on the Tuesday 24th of May to grace the scouting.

The soccer talent hunt for under 17 to under 19 categories which is billed for 25th to 29th of May 2022 will take place at Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere Lagos between 7:00 am to 11: 00 am every day.

While giving the hint on the forthcoming scouting program, the CEO of MVP Sports Management Agency Datti Umar Yusuf said the vision and mission of the talent hunt are to help the youths develop their talents and be fulfilled in life.

He expressed that players across the 36 States will storm the center of excellence in Lagos state with aim of discovering talented players and be expose to the world.

“The scouting will kick start on the 25th of May and end on 29th of May 2022 as the Spain club president and directors will arrive on Tuesday.

According to him, it’s going to be different from another scouting event in the country, for this scouting each team will provide 6 players which include 5players and one goalkeeper.

“And the information and profile of the players will be presented that will be made available for the Spanish club director and president.

“We are looking at a total number of 150 players where we will form 15 players with 10 teams and play five matches in 30 minutes with five changes from where we will drop weak team until we will select the best players.

“The lucky players will sign contracts and proceed to their various clubs for pre-season.”

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NHF President Nkom, Prof. Agbo Attend 50th FIH Congress in Doha

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2 hours ago

October 22, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer Simon Nkom, and NHF Board Member, Professor Ediga Agbo, are representing Nigeria at the landmark 50th Congress of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Doha, Qatar.

The congress brings together hockey leaders and administrators from across the world to deliberate on governance, policy direction and strategies for the future development of the sport.

Their participation provides Nigeria with an opportunity to engage with international stakeholders, exchange ideas and explore initiatives that can strengthen the growth and administration of hockey in the country.

Speaking on the significance of the gathering, Nkom said, “Our participation in this historic congress is an opportunity to learn from global best practices, build strategic relationships and identify initiatives that can contribute to the sustainable development of hockey in Nigeria.”

Agbo also emphasised the importance of translating international engagements into practical progress at home, saying, “The ultimate goal is to ensure that the knowledge and opportunities gained from this congress contribute meaningfully to the development of hockey in Nigeria, particularly in strengthening our structures and creating more opportunities for growth.”

The 50th FIH Congress marks a significant milestone for the international governing body, providing a platform for discussions and decisions that will shape the future of hockey globally.

For Nigeria, the engagement underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing the sport, strengthening its administration and creating a sustainable pathway for hockey development across the country.

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