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Rising Stars Football League: MKO Abiola National Stadium set to host grand finale tomorrow
…Ex-Internationals drum support
Joel Ajayi
The grand finale of this year’s Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) will take place at the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, 27th September 2024.
The final game in 66,000 -capacity Stadium will feature grassroot talents from the two finalist,the Future Guaranteed FA and New Dawn FC where the winner between the two teams will smile home with 11 Million Naira.
RSFL which is form of the league format saw 12 teams kicked start few weeks ago across all the 6 area councils in FCT.
While Speaking at a Press conference ahead of the final game on in Abuja, the Project coordinator, Ifeanyi Kama expressed that, Federal Capital Territory will witness a showcase of exceptional young football talents during the final on Friday.
Our aims is to develop these array of talent and showcase them on our platform. Weall know thatgrassroots football in the country has been in dark for a while that is why we are working seriously to bring such opportunity back.
An elated ex international, Nigeria international and 1996 Olympic gold medalist Emmanuel Babayaro has applauded the Rising Stars Football League (RSFL) for rekindling the excitement of grassroots football in the country.
Babayaro, who has long been an advocate for the development of local football, expressed his appreciation for the league’s efforts to restore the prestige of grassroots tournaments.Also, the 2003 AFCON Winner, Juwon osinawo, thumbed the organizer for the grassroots development saying the event will help them to useful to the society.
He charged every grassroot talents to embrace the rising football league to showcase their talent.
On his own, Captain of New Dawn Anthony Egbenu envisagd a tough match come Friday but expressed the readiness of his team to light the trophy.
He said: “The match is not going to be easy one but, on our part, we are fully prepared and ready.
However, the music star Portable will also grace the event, bringing an extra dose of entertainment to the fans.
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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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