Sports
100 Clubs To Participate In Bauchi Governor’s Cup Competition – Official
Ibrahim Lawal
No fewer than 100 clubs are billed to participate in Gov. Bala Mohammed’s football competition tagged: “Kaura Cup 2021.”
Mr. Haruna Bako, Managing Director, Bakos Consult, organizers of the competition, stated this at the presentation of the trophy for the tournament in Bauchi.
Bako said that about 100 football clubs had so far registered for the competition across the 20 local government areas of the state.
He disclosed that the day slated for the competition would soon be announced for proper preparations, saying, “we need only moral support from the government.”
He commended the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Ibrahim Hashim, for his foresight in donating the trophy, adding that the gesture would promote youth participation in sports.
The Manager assured that the competition would be keenly contested and level playing field would be provided to all the participating clubs.
In his remarks, Hashim said the gesture was aimed at promoting sports development at the grassroots.
According to him, sports play important role in the promotion of unity, solidarity and encourage productivity as well as eliminate idleness and redundancy among the youths.
Sports
From Streets to Stardom: Unique Futbol Academy Scouting Program Inspires Ibadan’s Young Footballers
Ibadan is buzzing with excitement as the Unique Football Academy Scouting Program kicks off, bringing together top European football clubs and talented young Nigerian players.
The four-day program, which commenced on Monday, features a delegation of four directors from prominent European teams, including two from Kosovo and one from India, led by renowned football agent Diego Martins from Portugal.
The scouting program aims to identify and select outstanding players who will be given opportunities to showcase their skills in Europe.
Successful players will be offered the chance to take their careers to the next level, with the organizers assuring them of opportunities abroad.
According to the Director of the program and founder of Unique Football Academy, Mr. Jelil Oladimeji, this is not the first time the academy has organized such an event.
“This is the 4th edition, and we are proud of the progress and impact we have made so far in terms of exposing our raw talent to the European market,” he said.
The program has already proven successful, with several players from previous editions going on to excel in European leagues. Some notable examples include Haruna Saleh with PAOK in Greece and Praisegod Emersons in Slovakia.
As the program continues, clubs are gearing up to exhibit their talents, and the future looks bright for Nigeria’s young football stars.
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