Man City, Southampton, Porto, Benfica, Colorado Rapids Scout Nigerian Talents In China
Published: August 19, 2017
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that representatives of Premier League teams were among the spectators at the recently concluded Gothia Cup China.
Nigerian representatives FC Hearts won the U25 category on Saturday after beating Paga United of Ghana 4-0 on penalties.
Manchester City, Southampton, Racing Genk, Porto and Benfica scouts attended the games involving the Nigerian team, and were impressed with the performances of FC Hearts number thirteen.
Melbourne City, Colorado Rapids, Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy talents hunters were also spotted at the stadium by the organizers.
The likes of Júlio Baptista, Emmanuel Adebayor, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Alan Shearer played in the Gothia Cup before signing professional contracts.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
Nigerian representatives FC Hearts won the U25 category on Saturday after beating Paga United of Ghana 4-0 on penalties.
Manchester City, Southampton, Racing Genk, Porto and Benfica scouts attended the games involving the Nigerian team, and were impressed with the performances of FC Hearts number thirteen.
Melbourne City, Colorado Rapids, Gamba Osaka and Tokyo Verdy talents hunters were also spotted at the stadium by the organizers.
The likes of Júlio Baptista, Emmanuel Adebayor, Zlatan Ibrahimović and Alan Shearer played in the Gothia Cup before signing professional contracts.
Ifeanyi Emmanuel
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