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Ikon Allah Academy Set For Scouting Program to Unearth Nigeria’s Next Football Stars

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12 months ago

April 3, 2024

One of Nigeria’s premier football academies renowned for nurturing talent, Ikon Allah is set to kickstart yet another scouting program. Designed to unearth and propel promising footballers onto the global stage, the initiative aims to continue the legacy of discovering Nigeria’s football gems and facilitating their transition to international leagues.

Scheduled to commence on Thursday, the scouting program underscores Ikon Allah Academy’s commitment to fostering talent development within Nigeria’s vibrant football landscape. With a rich history of guiding players to achieve remarkable success, including notable names such as Gideon Goodwill and Friday Adams who have thrived in European football, the academy remains steadfast in its mission to shape the future of Nigerian football.

Ayi Muhammed, the visionary behind Ikon Allah Academy’s success, reiterated the significance of this scouting program in providing a platform for talented players to showcase their skills and talents. His keen eye for talent has propelled numerous individuals towards lucrative opportunities abroad, and he is once again extending an invitation to aspiring footballers to seize this golden opportunity.

The upcoming scouting program has attracted scouts from prominent footballing nations such as Sweden, Spain, Israel, Romania, Belgium, and Italy. Their presence underscores the international appeal and recognition of Ikon Allah Academy as a hub for discovering exceptional talent.

Participating teams in this edition include CKD Academy and Mailantarki Care FC, further enhancing the competitive landscape and ensuring that the scouting program serves as a rigorous test for aspiring footballers.

The scouting program will commence on the 4th of April, 2024, marking the beginning of an exciting journey for talented players eager to make their mark on the global stage.

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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour

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14 hours ago

March 19, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.

The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.

The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.

The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.

He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.

Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.

He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.

“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.

“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.

“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”

He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.

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