By Yusuf A. Yusuf Giginyu
A three-day football talent discovery and development programme initiated by the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, tagged “The Game Changer,” commenced on Tuesday at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano.
The programme, organised by the Office of the Special Adviser on Youth and Sports Development in collaboration with Sports Without Borders and the Nigerian Football Coaches Association (Kano State Chapter), aims to identify young football talents, nurture future stars and expand access to football opportunities across the state.
Two international football scouts are participating in the exercise. They are Agboola Akanji Sodiq, Chief Scout from the United States, and Costicea Petre Bogdan, Chief Scout from Romania. The scouts are expected to assess participating players for possible international opportunities.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the programme’s Technical Director, Abdulgafar Olademeji, said about 16 football academy teams from across Kano State were taking part in the three-day event.
He said the initiative is designed to promote grassroots football development and empower young people as part of efforts to strengthen the sport in the state.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Youth and Sports Development, Alhaji Sani Musa Danja, said inviting scouts from the United States and Romania was aimed at giving talented young footballers in Kano the opportunity to showcase their abilities and pursue professional careers on the international stage.
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