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Bayern Munich Pick 20 Nigerian Footballers For Professional Training In Europe

Bayern Munich Youths scouting programme in Nigeria has selected more than 20 youths in training, to become professional footballers.

The programme has been in existence since 2015.

The Nigerian Director of the Bayern Munich Youth Cup, Victor Edeh, on Sunday, advised the players to see their selection as the beginning of a new journey in their career.

He disclosed that 10 players were selected for the professional training, while additional 10 players would serve as a standby team.

“We will process their travel documents to Germany for the FC Bayern Youth Tournament at Allianz Arena.

“We don’t want a situation where injury, sickness or visa-related issues will deplete our team.

“Hence we are processing their travel documents for all the 20 players because this is a start of a new journey.

“We are looking forward to sorting them out with immigration and visas, organizing a training camp for them, preparing them for the defence of the Bayern Munich Youth Cup world title,” the director said.

He, however, thanked other participants who were not selected, describing the standard of the competition as very high.

Edeh said his foundation would keep eye on all the players, adding that hopefully through their numerous projects find a place to help them realise their dreams.

Edeh stated that the 2023 edition of the Bayern Munich Youth Cup would come up in October in Germany.

He noted that some of the selected players were picked from the scouting, including Muhammed Danlami- midfield from team combined, Muhammed Sadiq- striker from Ablaze Academy.

Others were Saviour Mathias, a midfielder from Abuja; Ogbodo Chidozie, a striker from Purple Krown, Enugu; Onuorah Divine, a goalkeeper from Purple Krown.

He added that Bashir Idris, a defender from Hearts FC Academy; Muhammed Mustapha, a midfielder from Hearts FC Academy; Suleiman Abubakar a defender from Hearts FC Academy were on the list.

He stated that Ifeanyi Anthony, a defender from the Enugu team, and Aman Sabiu, another defender from R and K Academy, all made the team.

An exhibition match was held inside the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus (UNEC) between team Lagos Select and R and K Football Academy of Kano.

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