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Abuja Bubbles, As NPFL Teams Storm Capital City For Unity Preseason Tournament
Abuja the center of Unity will be full of activities with effect from this weekend, as teams participating in the second edition of the Unity Preseason Tournament have arrived for the commencement of tournament which holds from 23-29 October 2022.
According to the General Coordinator of the tournament Patrick Ngwaogu, NPFL Clubs like Nasarawa United, Lobi Stars, Wikki Tourists and Doma FC have all arrived Abuja.
Also, Katsina United, Mailantarki, Sports Supply FC of Bauchi are all in Abuja showing optimism in the tournament. Ngwaogu who was appreciative to the football authorities in the FCT for granted them access to both the Area 3 and Area 10 playing pitches to facilitate the organization of Preseason Tournament.
The former FCT FA first Vice Chairman said the opening match on Saturday will be between Nasarawa United and Mailantarki Care FC while in the second match of day, Manahaim FC will battle newly promoted NPFL side Doma FC, with Lobi Stars taking on City FC. Katsina United will also take Setraco FC for a size at the Area 3 pitch.
In another development, Ngwaogu announced that Cool/Wazobia /Naija Info FM will be the official broadcast partners of the tournament. He said that the radio station which is the flagship in FCT, will take most of the matches live.
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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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