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Musa Kida Receives FEGOCOSO Excellence Award
Another feather was added to the already beautifully studded cap of the President of Nigeria Basketball Federation Engr. Ahmadu Musa Kida as he was honoured with the Excellence and Philanthropist award Saturday in Abuja by the Federal Government College, Sokoto.
Kida, an ex- student of the school, was rewarded by the organisers for his continued moral and financial supports to his Alma Mata over the years.
The well attended awards ceremony that had the Sultan of Sokoto ably represented by the Emir of Bugudu, the chairman of the occasion was Idris Wada, former governor of Kogi state, as well as, past and present senators, former ministers and serving senior officers of this current government.
Speaking after receiving his awards, Kida reiterated his unflinching commitment towards good and quality education of the people, as well as, contributing his quota for the development of the Nigerian society.
He went on to thank the management of the school and the organisers for the award bestowed on him. He also commended them for keeping the lights of the school glowing, even as he promised to continue his support for the school.
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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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