By Amaechi Agbo
Abuja – Abuja, Nigeria’s Capital, will be agog next week as Water Football Club/MK Sports International U-24 Football Trial Kicks off in the Federal Capital
Water FC have proven successes of players who have graduated from its academy to play in the Super Eagles and other national teams as well as in Europe,
The trial which will commence from 12th to 14th January, 2022 is meant for players who are exceptionally gifted and within the age bracket of 13 and 24 years.
According to the organisers of the trial, successful players will be retained in the Water Football Club academy in Abuja and will also have the opportunity to be linked to European clubs in Belgium, France, Denmark, Sweden and Spain.
The players will also be placed on a monthly salary of N150, 000 to N250, 000 while in the academy.
A release by the organisers further note that only players who are not attached to club or academy as well as do not have an agent or manager both locally and internationally, are eligible to participate in the 3-day competition.
Water Football Club of Abuja, managed by MK Sports International, has produced exceptional players who have played for national teams including U-17, U-20, U-23 and the Super Eagles.of Nigeria.
Prominent among players churned out by the academy for the national teams include Babatunde Michael, Okechukw Gabriel, Adewale Oladoye, Success Makanjuola, Chinonso Emeka among others.
Registration is free. However, accommodation, feeding will NOT be provided.
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