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AFCON Qualifier: Coach Salisu Yusuf Names Makanjuola Team Captain
As the team continue to prepare for the 2023 African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania, the head coach of Nigeria’s Dream Team, Salisu Yusuf has named Success Makanjuola as the captain.
Former Water FC player hit the limelight in Nigeria football following his amazing performance with the Flying Eagles team at the 2019 FIFA U20 World Cup in Poland under coach Paul Aigboun.
Despite Nigeria not going far in the competition, Makanjuola’s performance earned him a move to the Spanish side CD Leganes.
The 21-year-old CD Diocesano attacker was among the ten foreign players invited by Salisu to beef up the team ahead of today’s important game in Dar e Salam.
Salisu just before the game on Saturday announced Makanjuola as the captain of the team.
The first leg of the Second Round of the CAF U23 African Nations Cup qualifier against Tanzania is slated for 4:00 pm local in Dare Salam (4PM Nigeria time) with the reverse fixture coming up in Nigeria next weekend at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.
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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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