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AFCON 2021: Alhassan Yusuf Hits Super Eagles’ Camp
Joel Ajayi
Super Eagles’ debutant Alhassan Yusuf has finally arrived at the National Team’s Camp in Dubai United Arab Emirates ahead of the fast-approaching Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
The Belgian-based player, Yusuf, replaced Leicester Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi who withdrawn from Nigeria’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations because of injury he sustained.
Reports have it on Thursday morning that Yusuf the uncapped 23-year-old joined Super Eagle’s camp and quickly settled down for the showdown in a couple of days.
The camp players already include skipper Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi, and Victor Boniface. Kenneth Omeruo, Moses Simon, Leke Ojo, Ola Aina, Semi Ajayi, Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman, Joe Aribo, and Frank Onyeka have also reported to camp.
Others are Bruno Onyemaechi, Zaidu Sanusi, Chidozie Awaziem, Bright Osayi Samuel, and Raphael Onyedika, Samuel Chukwueze, and Nwabali.
However, the 2013 African champions will start their AFCON campaign against Equatorial Guinea on 14th January before taking on the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire four days later.
Before the three times, African champions will play their last group match against Guinea Bissau on 22nd January at the Felix Boigny Stadium.
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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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