Harry Varley George as informed that the future of football in Nigeria is bright going by the quality he saw in the maiden edition of N-Youth League (NYLC) U19 Mid-Season Invitational Tournament.

The talent showcase which started on January 9th ended Sunday at the MKO National Stadium, Abuja with 60 talented players showcasing their precocious latent talents.

The scouts, Ryan Badu, Connor Tagoe (professional coach), Danny Guthrie (Ex-premier league player), Isah Lawal-Saulawa(General manager) and Ade Adebisi (Head of Talentlockr Africa).

Assessing the exercise after the end  of the programme, some of the scouts hailed the players for displaying high soccer maturity despite their young age.

Harry Varley George described the tournament as a ‘very high’. The standard and competiveness is incomparable. There’s a lot of promising sign. The game has been excellent.

“The level will improve in subsequent edition. We have been able to identify one or two players that will make in in Europe.

George also commended NYLC president Robinson Adakosa over the top notch organization of the programme.

“I have been to many events across Africa, organization of programme is always difficult but here we are having a flawless and well coordinated programmes. Kudos to the organizer for putting in place a seamless and perfect tournament”

“Positive progress for the football in Nigeria as there’s no league in the World you don’t find a Nigerian player doing well. So it developing fast.

 “I saw some young players, but the physical and technical abilities is key for European football.

FIFA agent, Ryan Badu opines that the several of the players have the potential to break into top European clubs.

“Yes, we have seen players like Kanu Nwankwo playing for Arsenal. I’m sure some of the players here too will break into top clubs. We have seen their statistics through Wycout. We just need to develop and harness their talents. We will continue to monitor them”

NYLC president, Robinson Adakosa thanked the chairman National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and director general, Hon.Bukola Olopade for their support and assistance towards the success of the tournament.

He equally appreciated NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and secretary general, Dr.Sanusi Mohammed for their assistance and support.

The NYLC which is an U19 league second stanza will get underway on Tuesday across the nation. Kano Pillars and Sunshine of Akure are leading the table in their respective conferences.

 

 

 

 *European scouts hail NYLC Mid-Season Invitational Tournament* 

 

Harry Varley George as informed that the future of football in Nigeria is bright going by the quality he saw in the maiden edition of N-Youth League (NYLC) U19 Mid-Season Invitational Tournament.

The talent showcase which started on January 9th ended Sunday at the MKO National Stadium, Abuja with 60 talented players showcasing their precocious latent talents.

The scouts, Ryan Badu, Connor Tagoe (professional coach), Danny Guthrie (Ex-premier league player), Isah Lawal-Saulawa(General manager) and Ade Adebisi (Head of Talentlockr Africa).

Assessing the exercise after the end  of the programme, some of the scouts hailed the players for displaying high soccer maturity despite their young age.

Harry Varley George described the tournament as a ‘very high’. The standard and competiveness is incomparable. There’s a lot of promising sign. The game has been excellent.

“The level will improve in subsequent edition. We have been able to identify one or two players that will make in in Europe.

George also commended NYLC president Robinson Adakosa over the top notch organization of the programme.

“I have been to many events across Africa, organization of programme is always difficult but here we are having a flawless and well coordinated programmes. Kudos to the organizer for putting in place a seamless and perfect tournament”

“Positive progress for the football in Nigeria as there’s no league in the World you don’t find a Nigerian player doing well. So it developing fast.

 “I saw some young players, but the physical and technical abilities is key for European football.

FIFA agent, Ryan Badu opines that the several of the players have the potential to break into top European clubs.

“Yes, we have seen players like Kanu Nwankwo playing for Arsenal. I’m sure some of the players here too will break into top clubs. We have seen their statistics through Wycout. We just need to develop and harness their talents. We will continue to monitor them”

NYLC president, Robinson Adakosa thanked the chairman National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko and director general, Hon.Bukola Olopade for their support and assistance towards the success of the tournament.

He equally appreciated NFF president Ibrahim Gusau and secretary general, Dr.Sanusi Mohammed for their assistance and support.

The NYLC which is an U19 league second stanza will get underway on Tuesday across the nation. Kano Pillars and Sunshine of Akure are leading the table in their respective conferences.