European Football Scouts Storm Nigeria

Football scouts from at least five European countries are set to hit Nigeria for the forthcoming IGI Under 19 Football Talent Hunt Tournament billed to take place in Lagos.

Opeyemi Lawal, Tournament’s consultant, said the scouts would be hiting the country any moment from now, noting that they are expected from Poland, England, Belgium, Finland and Hungary.

According to him, participants will be expected from Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe.

Lawal, who is a FIFA license agennt said the tournament was a platform for talented young Nigerian footballers to exhibit their skills and have opportunity to play in the domestic and foreign league, if selected by scout and coaches.

The English FA qualified coach added that the players would have the opportunity of being spotted by foreign football club scouts and enhancing their chances of playing professional football abroad.

He commended the management of IGI for providing a platform for the Nigerian youth to breed brand ambassadors and redefine corporate social responsibility by catching talents young.