Valiant FC have emerged as the champion of the fourth edition of the Global Football Scouting Tournament in Lagos which ended yesterday.
The three-day scouting programs witnessed top football scouts from Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Spain, and others in attendance to scout players in Nigeria.
In the final held at the Abati Barracks in Surulere, Lagos, Valiant defeated Broad City and in their semi-final match played earlier, Valiant A defeated Valiant B while Broad City defeated Gbagada FC.
It was a tough final as Valiant FC and Broad City entertained fans with their football artistry.
After the win, Valiant coach Owolabi Mustapha said the team is a developmental team which is obvious in the players.
“You see that my players are young, so we keep developing them and correcting their mistakes when needed. We are a growing and developmental one”.
On his part, Patrick Kempeneers, Head of Youth Development Westerlo FC has revealed that he is happy to see talents in Nigeria.
He added that most players are complete and can perform well in Europe.
He said, “I have seen a lot of players with a lot of good skills in different ages which I prefer the youngest ages, we can work on a project with these players and it interesting for us that we can see younger players who will perform at a higher level in Europe”.
“We have been looking at the technical skills; their reactions and mindset on the balls have been amazing and we are happy to watch and see directly; no doubt Nigeria and Africa are full of talents”.
Teams that participated includes; Valiant Teams A and B, Atlantic Business, Broad City, and Dannaz FC.
Dino Sporting Club, Gbagada FC, Glory Boys, Bucknor FC, and Clique FA and others.
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