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FCT FA Chairman tasks FCT Football team on NSF laurel.
Joel Ajayi
The FCT FA Chairman Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed has tasked the FCT Football team to go all out and win the football category at the 22nd National Sports festival taking place in Ogun. Mouktar,who was represented by Coach Patrick Bassey, head of the technical committee and a board member of the FA, said this while speaking to the team as they prepare to depart for Ogun state for the National Sports festival slated for May 16-30.
In a statement Signed on Thursday in Abuja by the
Head, FCT FA Media Uche Nwudoh Hillary stated: “The Chairman is excited that you qualified for the football category and has assured of his continued support for team FCT who have always done well at the festival over the years.
‘We thank you for all the work you put in,we see your commitment and it will never go unnoticed. As you travel, be good ambassadors of FCT and make us proud by winning gold as your hard work during the preparation will not go unrewarded.
The Chairman donated jerseys, balls, hose and officials wear for the team to encourage them and to know the FA is always ready to support them in anyway possible.
The captain of the team Aliyu Abubakar assured the FA that they will give it their all in Ogun when they compete.
‘We thank the FCT FA Chairman who has always supported and encouraged us,we will do our best like always and bring back gold for the FCT.
Team FCT,won the silver medal at the last festival hosted by Delta state in 2022.
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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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