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Chairman House Committee On Sports Hon. Ekene Adams Congratulates Super Eagles on AFCON Progress
The Chairman House Committee on Sports, Hon. Ekene Abubakar Adams, has applauded the Super Eagles for reaching the knockout stage of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The astute sports administrator said the Super Eagles are on the right path after they defeated Guinea Bissau in their final group game.
Nigeria qualified for the last-16 of Africa’s biggest Sports tournament on Monday unbeaten in the group stage, conceding just once.
And Adams, the former General Manager of Remo Stars, said the three-time winners have continued to improve with every game.
He described Jose Peseiro’s men as resilient, patriotic and dedicated, tipping them to go all the way to the final.
The member representing Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, however, charged the team to sustain the momentum and remain focused till the very end.
“I wish to congratulate our gallant Super Eagles for reaching the knockout stage of the AFCON with a 1-0 win over Guinea Bissau,” he said in a statement.
“Clearly, African football has improved and there are no more minnows. Who would have thought that Equatorial Guinea would thrash Ivory Coast?
“No one saw Cape Verde topping their group ahead of Ghana and Egypt. In fact, the Black Stars have been eliminated while the hosts are on the brink.
“Despite the numerous injury setbacks, our team have progressed. They are improving with every game and the ultimate is to win the competition.
“The lads have shown patriotism, dedication and commitment to their fatherland. They are on the right track and I wish them well.
“Therefore, I want to charge to continue on this path. We are just four games away from winning the title. Let’s do it again Eagles”.
The Super Eagles will take on West African rival Cameroon in the round of 16 in Abidjan on Saturday for a place in the Quarter finals.
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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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