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TOP SCOUTS HIT UYO AS IBOM SCOUTING PROGRAM’S MAIDEN EDITION KICKS OFF

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TOP SCOUTS HIT UYO AS IBOM SCOUTING PROGRAM'S MAIDEN EDITION KICKS OFF

By Akila Matawal

All is set for the kick off of the first edition of the Ibom Annual Scouting Program – an initiative of Leon Sport International, in collaboration with the OBA (Obong Bassey Albert) Youth Initiative.

The program kicks of on Monday, November 14, at the Senator Bassey Albert Akpan (OBA) Multipurpose Sports Complex, Ifa Ikot Akpan, Uyo.

Retired Slovenian referee and chief scout, Damir Skomina, who officiated the 2017 UEFA Europa League final between Ajax and Manchester United, and the 2019 UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham, among other top football encounters, will lead other scouts from Europe to the six-day event.

Already, 20 teams are set to feature in the program which is exclusive for players between ages 16-19.

Ngadiuba Football Academy (Uruan), Willbros FC, Eagle Eye Football Academy (Uyo), Uchecaria Football Academy (Aba), Immortality Football Academy (Uyo), FC Rising, Carabana Football Academy (Uyo), Topflight Football Club, Nordic Football Academy (Nsit Ibom), Campos FC (Enugu), Obiaba Football Academy, Pillars Academy, Supreme Kings Football Academy (Umuahia) Blessed Stars Football Academy (Uyo) Sir Monty FC (Ikpe Mbak Eyop), Young Talented FA (Aba), Olegacy Football Academy, Hope of Glory (Calabar) Leon Football Academy and Diamond Stars FC will be on parade.

It will be an action-packed program with matches holding daily at the OBA Multipurpose Sports Complex, Ifa Ikot Akpan,Uyo between 9am and 3pm.

Talented youngsters picked will have the opportunity of traveling to Europe to sign deals, undergo trials and for further development with top academies, in a move to actualize their dreams of playing professionally.

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FMSPORTS9 ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF TEENAGE STAR, ANAM MVALO TO ITS AGENCY

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FMSPORTS9 has announced the signing of 16 years old South African Promising Star, Anam Mvalo to its agency.

The parent of the player, since the player can’t sign a professional contract has issued an authorisation and power of attorney for FMSPORTS9 represented by its CEO, Femi Bamisaye to represent Anam Mvalo for the next 24 months.

Part of the contents contained in the power of attorney reads “Exclusive authority to represent our Son, Anam Mvalo, a minor and a registered Football member/player of Tuks Football Club.’

Exclusive authority to sign all agreements and endorsements for the benefit of our son’s amongst other powers contained in the authorisation mandate.

In a statement released by the CEO of FMSPORTS9, Femi Bamisaye and made available to the press, he stated that his agency is excited to have added the youngster to the list of players represented by the agency. In his words “We are very excited to have added Anam Mvalo to the list of players managed by FMSPORTS9. Although the process took a while but we are finally excited to have been able to convince his parents to entrust Anam with us. Anam is a very promising young lad whose primary position is a Centre back, he is also comfortable as a right back and plays that position perfectly well.

‘We are confident that in no distance time, he will make it to the youth national team of South Africa and we are ready as an agency to help him achieve his dreams” concluded Femi Bamisaye

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Kingsley Ogbodo: OUS GROUP LTD Boss Excited About Form of Patrick Dorgu Since Turning Professional

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CEO of OUS GROUP LTD (formerly known as OGBODOUK SPORT LTD) has stated that he is excited about the form of one of his clients, Patrick Dorgu with Lecce since turning professional.

Patrick Dorgu in February signed a professional contract with Lecce which will see him at the club till 2027 and since turning professional, the left back who is also comfortable playing left wing back has scored a total number of 4 goals with the OUS group Ltd Boss stating that he is so far satisfied with the performance of the Danish Born Nigerian talent.

In his statement, Kingsley Ogbodo stated that “I have been impressed with Patrick’s form since he turned PRO, he has since scored a total number of 4 goals and 2 assists and has continued to improve in every game. We are very confident in his ability and that in no distant time, he will get his opportunity at the senior squad level with LECCE” concluded the former Ujpest Defensive Midfielder.

On Sunday, 5th of March, Patrick Dorgu will be expected to be on parade as Lecce take Inter Milan in an away tie

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Elvis Isaac: Highly Rated Nigerian Striker Nets Brace For FK Dubnica

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Highly rated Nigerian youngster, Elvis Isaac continued with his impressive goal scoring form in the Slovak 2. Liga season as he scored a brace in FK Dubnica 3-4 home loss against MŠK Púchov.
Not enjoying the best of form, FK Dubnica hoped to bounce back to winning ways on Matchday 18 when they face MŠK Púchov at the Mestský futbalový štadión Dubnica.

On a winning streak, MŠK Púchov landed at the Mestský futbalový štadión Dubnica hoping to catchhhyw the host off guard when they face off on Matchday 18.

Resilient FK Dubnica fought back in the second half with its Nigerian Sensation Elvis Isaac scoring twice but wasn’t enough to avert defeat at full time.

With his brace, the promising Nigerian star thus has four goals to his name in the current campaign.

Known for his scoring prowess, Isaac Elvis has been tipped for greatness following his impressive displays in the Slovak second tier league.





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