Taraba State is gearing up to host European Football Scouts during the inaugural edition of the Dr. Kefas Agbu Peace and Unity Cup 2023. Ambassador Joseph Joshua, the Commissioner of Youth & Sports for Taraba State, made this announcement to journalists on Monday in Abuja.
Joshua disclosed that 15 teams from each geopolitical zone of the state would partake in the tournament. He emphasized the wealth of talent present in Taraba, underscoring the need for nurturing these talents. He expressed his belief that initiatives like this tournament would provide a platform for players with inherent skills to thrive.
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The Agbu Peace and Unity Cup is anticipated to attract prominent European football scouts to the country. These scouts will be tasked with identifying talented players with the objective of exposing them to opportunities with global and international football clubs.
The Commissioner stressed that this initiative would not only enhance youth football, particularly at the grassroots level, but also provide a structured curriculum aimed at developing essential technical skills and tactical awareness in young players aspiring to compete at elite levels.
He reiterated that the state governor’s vision aimed at fostering the development of young football talents in Taraba, providing them with avenues to realize their aspirations of becoming future stars..
According to Joshua, the visiting scouts can expect to discover a wealth of talent in Taraba State, with numerous prospects available for trials with partner clubs in Europe.
