Gulf United, City Sports Group Unveil Scholarship Showcase for Nigerian Football Talents, Offers Scholarship to UK Varsities
Gulf United—a prominent football club in the top tier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and City Sports Group recently organized a grand scholarship showcase. The event, held in Abuja and participants aged 13-17 and 16-21,as they competed for a chance to secure scholarships to prestigious UK and US educational institutions.
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Gulf United—a prominent football club in the top tier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and City Sports Group recently organized a grand scholarship showcase. The event, held in Abuja, aims to identify and nurture the next generation of football talents in Nigeria.
The event witnessed a vibrant display of skills from participants aged 13-17 and 16-21,as they competed for a chance to secure scholarships to prestigious UK and US educational institutions.
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The selected players will have the opportunity to combine their football passion with academic pursuits at renowned schools like Langley,Beechwood,Trinity,and Bede's.
Gulf United’s Club Director,Mo Jarad,oversaw the event,underscoring the club's commitment to investing in young Nigerian talent.The showcase featured Marcello Anyanwu,head scout and assistant coach of Gulf United's first team,and Martin Marlow,head of recruitment,as key figures in identifying promising prospects.
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This initiative marks Gulf United’s second talent hunt in Nigeria,building on the success of their 2021 showcase.The collaboration aims to foster a holistic development of young athletes,empowering them to excel both on and off the field.The participating educational institutions have a proven track record of nurturing student-athletes,providing a conducive environment for academic and athletic growth.
