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12 Spanish Club Storms Lagos For 1st Edition Of MVP Sports Agency’s Scouting Tournament
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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FCT FA Board Member Urges Grassroots Reform, Hopeful For Super Eagles World Cup Qualification
Legal Practitioner And Administrator Barr Bucknor Threatens To Petition FCT Minister Over Abandoned Stadiums
Despite Nigeria’s precarious position in the race for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Barrister Babatunde Burknor, a board member of the FCT Football Association (FA), remains hopeful that the Super Eagles can still secure qualification.
Nigeria currently sits third in their qualification group with 11 points from 8 matches, trailing Benin Republic and South Africa, who both lead with 14 points. Yet Burknor, a seasoned football administrator and grassroots sports advocate, believes all is not lost.
In a recent interview made available to BSN Sports, Burknor said: “Nigeria’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may appear almost impossible, but that doesn’t mean it is out of reach. The situation is tough, yes, but looking at the quality of players in our squad, I still believe we can make it.”
He added that unexpected results from other group rivals could work in Nigeria’s favour.
“Football is unpredictable. There is still a chance that South Africa, Benin Republic, or Rwanda could drop points. If we win our remaining two games, we still stand a chance. Sometimes football reflects life where the strong may fall while the seemingly weak stand tall.”
Calls for Grassroots Reform in the FCT
Beyond national team concerns, Burknor also used the opportunity to address the state of sports development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), urging the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to take concrete action to revamp local infrastructure.
“We have deep-rooted problems when it comes to grassroots sports. The major issue is a lack of funding and commitment from those charged with driving development at that level,” he said.
Burknor lamented the disappearance of once-thriving youth competitions like the Chairman’s Cup, Principal’s Cup, and Shell Cup, stating that such events played a crucial role in identifying and nurturing young talent.
“It’s disheartening that these programs are no longer active. Development is impossible without facilities, yet we lack even basic training grounds.”
The legal luminary revealed that he personally upgraded the sports facility at a government secondary school in his area to serve as a makeshift training centre, due to the absence of a functioning local stadium.
He is currently drafting a petition to Minister Wike, over abandoned stadiums in FCT, urging a comprehensive audit of officials responsible for sports development across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Progress in Gwagwalada Football Development
As Vice Chairman of the Gwagwalada Football Council, Burknor highlighted the success of the Gwagwalada Football League, which has become a model for other Area Councils.
“In just two years, we’ve turned the Gwagwalada Football League into a success story. Several players from the league have already secured contracts in Europe. This shows what can be achieved with vision and consistency.”
Barrister Burknor, emphasized that grassroots football holds the key to Nigeria’s long-term football success and must be taken seriously.
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