European Scout Applauds NYLC Mid-season Invitational Tourney

 A European scout, Harry Varley George, has expressed optimism about the future of football in Nigeria based on what he saw at the maiden edition of the N-Youth League (NYLC) U19 Mid-Season Invitational Tournament.

He was in the country with other scouts including Ryan Badu, Connor Tagoe (professional coach), former Newcastle player, Danny Guthrie, Isah Lawal-Saulawa (General manager) and Ade Adebisi (Head of Talentlock Africa).

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

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.

 George described the tournament standard as very high, competitive with a lot of promising signs, while the game was excellent.

“The level will improve in subsequent editions. We have been able to identify one or two players that will make it in Europe” George said.

He also commended NYLC president Robinson Adakosa over the top-notch organisation of the programme.

Also, FIFA agent, Ryan Badu declared that many 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.