By: Sunday Agunbiade
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee member, Barrister Austel Elumelu, has commended the impressive performances of Nigerian footballers plying their trade in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Elumelu watched a match between Sporting FC and Gulf United FC, where six Nigerian players featured for the latter.
The match, which ended goalless, showcased the skills of Nigerian players Azibagiri Anam, Miracle Nwoagu, Falade Opeyemi Olayemi, Daniel Odumu Sunday, Ibrahim Ashiru Shuaibu, and Taofiq Gabriel Yekini. Elumelu praised their outstanding performances.
Gulf United FC’s Sporting Director, Mohammed Jarred, also lauded Nigeria as a hub of football talents.
“I have been to Nigeria twice for football talent showcases, and I can tell you that they have amazing players who can rule the world if well managed,” Jarred said.
The club’s head scout and assistant coach, Marcello Anyanwu, highlighted Gulf United’s commitment to nurturing young players.
“We started this journey in 2021 and have won UAE Division 3 and Division 2 leagues back-to-back,” Anyanwu said.
Elumelu expressed optimism that Gulf United FC would one day play a friendly match with a Nigerian national team, thanking the sporting director for the warm reception he received during his visit.
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