Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting tourney: Eintracht Frankfurt selects exciting youngsters

The maiden edition of Dino Sporting Club Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition has come and gone, but the clubs will reap the benefits for long time.

The tournament held in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State had Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and Chief Scout Corlineus Kruesser in attendance.

Registered FIFA German agents Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale were also on ground to monitor the players for the entire four days.

Several players have been selected for further development in Germany, with possibility of signing lucrative deal either Eintracht Frankfurt or any interested clubs.

The agents also aim to send footage of the players to other European clubs for further assessments.

Speaking to the media, Frank Sebastian said, Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, said :

"Our duty is to pick the best players, and the club we decide. almost all the players delivered. So it's difficult to pick, really.

"It's nice to see many kids playing with high level."

"Maybe with more work, they'll be ready for Europe. They are nice kids with great talents." He said.

Eintracht Frankfurt Chief Scout, Corlineus Kruesser also praised the competitive level of the scouting football tournament.

"We are pleased with everything we saw, the teams played great football with great intensity and tactics."

"We have identified some players, but we can't name them for now because the list is long . We will present the list to the club and we see."

"Nigeria has talents, maybe we'll come back in future." 

Brain behind the initiative, CEO of Dino Sporting Club Samuel Columbus, said the tournament exceeded expectations, stating that discovering talents for the country has always been his passion.

"It was a good tournament, as you can see we had teams from each region of the country."

"The tournament has come to stay, and we are thinking of holding another one towards the end of the year."

”We got a new dimension to scouting activities and development of young players, We will continue to do our best to ensure that talented players reach their goal."

Recalled Box2Box defeated Abray Sports Club at the mainbowl of Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode to win the Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition.

Box2Box FC wins inaugural Dino Nigeria Bundelisga football tournament

 

Box2Box FC are the winners of the inaugural Dino Sporting Club and Nigeria Bundelisga Scouting Competition.

The Lagos State based side clinched the title after defeating Abray Sports Club of Kwara state 5-4 on penalties in the final of the tournament held at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ogun State on Friday night.

Enrout to final, Box2Box defeated Sporting Bethel FC 3-0 in the first semi-final, while Abray Sports Club edged hosts Dino Sporting Club 2-1 in a closely contested second semi.

The title match however was a cagey affair, with both side cancelling each other out during the regulation time.

There was nothing to separate them after 90 minutes and the tie was decided with penalties.

Box2Box held their nerves in the penalty shootout, and won 5-4 to the delight of the crowd in the stadium.

It was a fantastic and thrilling end to the first edition of the tournament, which had ten teams in attendance and lasted for four days. 

Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director Frank Sebastian and head of scouts Corlineus Kruesser were in attendance.

Registered FIFA and German agents Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale, were also in attendance alongside Sportacus boss Seyi Jones.

Dino SC begins 9ja/Bundelisga scouting tourney campaign with victory

 

The maiden edition of Dino Sporting Club and Nigeria/Bundelisga Scouting football competition finally kick off in style in Ijebu Ode this Monday.

The curtain raiser at Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium saw hosts Dino Sporting Club defeated Atlantic Business by lone goal.

The Godwin Gibson's tutored side dominated the tie and should have been out of sight in the first half, but their prolificacy in front of goal, kept their visitors in the game.

Dino SC finally got the breakthrough in the second half, and it came from no one other than star forward Ogbonna Hyacinth.

Speaking after the game, the brain behind the tournament, CEO of Dino Sporting, Mr Samuel Columbus says he's pleased with the outcome. 

"We are happy and very satisfied with the opening game, 

"Although it was not perfect, and that's because no team like to start tournament with a defeat."

"Overall, I'm happy with the standard of play and we hope other teams will build on it."  He said.

Meanwhile,.Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director, and Chief Scout, Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, registered FIFA German agents, Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale are among the football bigwigs in attendance.

Top football scouts, agents arrive Nigeria for maiden Dino SC's 9ja/Bundelisga scouting competition tourney

 

By Wale Mustapha

All is set for the inaugural edition of 9ja/Bundelisga scouting competition that will be staged between 22nd to 25th May, 2023 with ten team competing for honors and glories.

The four day football competition organized by Dino Sporting Club in conjunction with Sportacus will take place at the famous Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. 

According to Chief Samuel Columbus who is the President of Dino SC, the tourney was organized to promote grassroot football in Nigeria and to help youngsters fulfill their dream of becoming professional football players.

The participating teams includes hosts, Dino Sporting Club, Box2Box FC, Cats FC and Bethel Sporting Club. 

Others are Broad City, Ikhon Allah Football Academy, Atlantic Business FC, Hyraj FC, Faban FC, Abray Sports Club and Ndan Football Academy.

The ten teams will be split into two groups with the eventual table toppers advancing to final to determine the champions.

In addition, the winners will take home the grand prize and lucky players selected from the tourney will have the chance to play professional football in Germany.

Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting Director, and Chief Scout, Frank Sebastian and Corlineus Kruesser, registered FIFA German agents, Darlington Omodiagbe and Lakunle Awoyale are among the football bigwigs expected to be present.. 

Following the confirmation of kick off date, the official draw will take place on Saturday 20 May 2023 with additional information provided.