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Victor Apugo: Superstars Academy President Kicks Off Samuel Chukwueze All Stars Champions League In Umuahia

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Superstars Football Academy, Uyo President, Hon.Victor Apugo earlier today opened the second edition of the prestigious Samuel Chukwueze All Stars Champions League with a ceremonial kick-off.

The Football administrator guru to the delight of the spectators made the kick-off to signify the opening of the tournament with Team Villarreal squaring up against Team Ocha.

As expected the first game of the tourney kicked off in a frenzy atmosphere as the spectators were thrilled with the best of football artistry.

At full time, Team Villarreal who are the defending champions started off on a good note with a 4-1 win over Team Ocha.

Speaking with Nigeriasportsnews correspondent,Nwosu Chigozie, Hon.Victor Apugo expressed delight with the level of competitiveness witnessed in the first game of the tournament.

“It was a good show, the two sides showed hunger for glory and they entertained the fans with lots of dribbles, sublime passes and goals”

“The league is Samuel’s way of giving back to the town where he grew up and you can the smiles on the faces of the spectators who are happy to see their very own superstar in action”

“The League is also an avenue of scouting exceptional and talented players, we can rightly put the competition is entertainment laced with Football business as well”

“Thumbs up to the LOC who strived to ensure smooth take-off of the league and I look forward see more entertaining matches just like the one we all witnessed today”

Hon.Victor Apugo is a huge plus to Nigerian football as he has shot many talented players into limelight through his Superstars Football Academy based in Uyo.

The Superstars Academy, Uyo big boss graced the occasion as the Special Guest of Honor alongside his friends and associates.

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Seamoriow Sports Names Akindele Olagbaju As Technical Director/Technical Consultant of Its Football Academy

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UEFA B licensed coach, Akindele Olagbaju will resume in his capacity as Technical Director to the Seamoriow Football Academy beginning from Monday, 11th of September, 2023.

Coach Akindele Olagbaju currently serving as Technical Assistant to the Technical Adviser of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Coach Gbenga Ogunbote was Technical Adviser to the TikiTaka Nigeria Team between 2017 and 2020 and between that time he led the TikiTaka Nigeria Team to two finals, winning one and losing one with his side losing to the Right To Dream U-17 side that paraded Ghanaian International and now Brighton star, Muhammed Kudus who at the time was a rookie and a budding star and who went on to score the only goal that gave Right To Dream victory over the Coach Dele tutored side at the 2017 final of the B-17 Gothia cup final.

Dele Olagbaju, a University graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University was Technical Adviser to Stationery Stores in 2019 and has worked in different technical and administrative capacities with a number of clubs including as Physical trainer to Sunshine Stars, players and match scout to Lobi Stars, Coordinator of the OSFA academy, amongst others.

He is also credited to have developed a number of players who are now plying their football trade in various top leagues across the globe. Some of the names that have passed through Coach Dele are Alhassan Yusuf who currently plies his football trade with Royal Antwerp, Belgium, Tolulope Ojo, Pyramid FC, Egypt, Bello Babatunde Martins, Future FC, Egypt, Sadiq Awujola, Smouha, Egypt.

Speaking with the media unit of Seamoriow Sports, the CEO of Seamoriow Sports Ltd, Mr Seyi Amos stated that the Academy’s choice was influenced by the rich resume of Coach Olagbaju.

According to Seyi Amos; “Our goal is to raise one of the most talented group of players for our football Academy. We believe in excellence and this is reflected in all what we do, so when we wanted a choice of a technical director and consultant for the Academy, we decided to go for an individual with a track record on youth football development and Dele Olagbaju’s resume clearly fits that ‘

‘We want our football academy to be one of the best from West Africa and by extension Africa in a few years time, so it’s important that the foundation for us to attain that is properly structured which is why we decided to go for an individual with proven record and successes on youth football development and that is why we have settled for him” concluded Mr Seyi Amos.

Coach Dele will resume officially on Monday, 11th with a familiarisation exercise with other members of the technical unit. He will also commence the evaluation of the current crop of players of the Academy.

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Noni Madueke Father Scouts Nigeria For Talents

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Chelsea Football Club forward, Noni Madueke’s father (Ifeanyi Madueke) stormed the seren city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the weekend in search of top level and talented Nigerian players on the invitation of Superstars Academy president, Hon. Victor Apugo, who doubles as an NFF Youth Football Development Committee member.

Speaking after a successful hunt, The senior Madueke revealed his delight to be in the country and the quality of talents he has seen but insisted that talent must be marched with hard work.

“I’m happy to be in the country. I’ve been impressed with the quality of facility they have here in Uyo and I’ve also seen some talented players, but they need to put in more hardwork to achieve their dreams. I look forward to being here in November for the Superstars scouting tournament,” said Madueke.

While thanking Madueke for honoring his invitation, Apugo urged him to use his influence and contact to contribute to the discovery and development of talents from Nigeria.

The event held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State falls in line with Hon. Victor Apugo, vision to play a key role alongside other NFF Youth Football Development Committee members in bringing a positive and fruitful change in youth football development in Nigeria.

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CAF Champions League: Remo Stars FC Arrives Ghana On Board Valuejet Airline

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Nigerian giants Remo Stars Football Club landed in Accra early this morning ahead of the tense CAF Champions League meeting with Ghanian top-flight league side,Medeama Sporting Club at the Abrankese Stadium, Tarkwa, Ghana on Sunday Afternoon.

To signify the importance of this fixture, the Skye blue stars landed in Accra on board Valuejet Private jet with a stars studded team as well as the club delegation with the Club President, Kunle Soname.

When the game gets underway tomorrow at the Abrankese Stadium, Tarkwa, Ghana, the coach Daniel Ogunmodede tutored side will hope to start off its campaign on the continent on a brighter note as they eye scalp of the Medeama Sporting Club team.

Remo Stars Ghana based opponent’s, Medeama Sporting Club who has been blowing hot on the internet will eye to condemn it’s Nigerian visitors to a defeat before the return leg in Ikenne, Ogun State in a fortnight.

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