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Brace from Vincent Seals Win for Amazing Grace FC in Kuje League Opener
By Joel Ajayi
Nalaba Vincent of Amazing Grace FC has been named Man of the Match after scoring a brace in the opening game of the inaugural Kuje Football League.
Vincent netted two goals to help Amazing Grace FC secure a 3-1 victory over Firestone FC on Sunday at the Kuje Township Stadium.
The much-anticipated Kuje Football League kicked off in grand style, organized by the Kuje Football Council in collaboration with Local Organizing Committee LOC.
The maiden edition of the league aims to discover young talent and promote unity through football across the Kuje Area Council.
Vincent, wearing jersey number 8, opened the scoring early in the first half and quickly added a second to complete his brace, giving Amazing Grace FC a 2-0 lead. Ten minutes later, Joseph Emmanuel added a third goal to extend the lead to 3-0.
Firestone FC managed to pull one back through Samuel Otisi, but it wasn’t enough to mount a comeback, as the match ended 3-1 in favor of Amazing Grace FC.
With this strong start, Amazing Grace FC has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament.
The league features 10 teams, including Holy Ghost FC, Royal Eni FC, Crown Tee FC, Homeboys FC, Cargo FC, Rondo FC, and Amazing Grace FC, among others.
Over 180 matches will be played over five months, primarily on weekends, offering a vibrant platform for young talents to shine.
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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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