Green Atlas Academy hosted a scouting programme at Aguiyi Ironsi Barracks, Abuja, beginning Tuesday, drawing eight teams including NAF Feeder Team, Golden Boys FC, Kingsley Soccer Football Academy, FWC Champions, and three squads from Green Atlas FC. European scouts, led by Amaechi Otti, a former international based in Belgium, commended the event for its organization, security, and the quality of talent on display. Otti described the exercise as top-notch and praised Ambassador Adebisi Tayo Moses, chairman of Green Atlas FC, for his expertise in establishing the academy. He confirmed that several players had been identified for trials abroad and predicted visible results soon. Belgian ex-international Theodore Zakka, who played alongside the late Stephen Keshi at Anderlecht FC, also lauded the skills demonstrated over three days, expressing confidence that some participants would make headlines within months. Moses stated the academy has 100 players, with 45 taking part in the programme, noting that while many have potential, not all would go to Europe—some may play in North Africa, Asia, or the Nigerian league. Financial Advisor Vincent Akinbami emphasized the club's goal of financial sustainability, aiming to become self-sustaining quickly. The programme concludes Saturday with additional activities scheduled.
Adebisi Tayo Moses claims not all Green Atlas talents will go to Europe, yet the entire scouting event is geared toward foreign exposure, raising questions about the local impact. If only a fraction of these players join overseas leagues, the promised benefits for Nigerian football remain unclear. The focus on international placement does little to address the immediate needs of domestic clubs struggling for depth. Financial sustainability may depend on exports, but homegrown development should not be an afterthought.
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