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  • GreenLock excited over transfer of five teenagers to Gulf United

    GreenLock excited over transfer of five teenagers to Gulf United

    The Executive Vice Chairman of  Abuja-based GreenLock FC, Funsho Clifton Peters,  has  expressed  delight over the departure  of five of  his academy’s  promising  five players to Gulf United FC.

    In a ground-breaking move to become the best football academy in Nigeria, five exciting teenagers players were recently selected by the GreenLock FC scouting team for onward transition to  the top United Arab Emirates (UAE) side.

    The five players so selected and transferred to the Gulf Team include Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade.

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    Peters noted that the transfer of the quintets not only showcased their  exceptional talents but also represents a partnership between Gulf United FC and GreenLock to develop young players.

    “It’s a privilege for GreenLock players to have direct access to pathways such as the Gulf United FC,” Peters posited.“ We are working hard to create a one-of-a-kind club in GreenLock which can attract regional and global attention.

    “It’s no secret that Nigeria has some of the best talent globally. Our aim, with the support of Gulf United, is to be able to provide the selected players at GreenLock a development roadmap to success, which allows players to unlock their maximum potential and performance on the global stage of football,” he added.

  • GreenLock seal Gulf United Deals for five youngsters  

    GreenLock seal Gulf United Deals for five youngsters  

    In a groundbreaking move to become the best football academy in Nigeria, five prodigies from GreenLock FC of Abuja have signed with Gulf United FC, a top team in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

    Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade have completed the move from Nigeria to join the Eagles.

    This transfer not only showcases the exceptional talents of the five players but also represents a partnership between Gulf United FC and GreenLock to develop young players.

    The players were hand-selected by the GreenLock FC scouting team in Nigeria.

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    Funsho Clifton Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of GreenLock, expressed his delight with this development.

    He said: “It’s a privilege for GreenLock players to have direct access to pathways such as the Gulf United FC. We are working hard to create a one-of-a-kind club in GreenLock which can attract regional and global attention.

    “It’s no secret that Nigeria has some of the best talent globally. Our aim, with the support of Gulf United, is to be able to provide the selected players at GreenLock a development roadmap to success, which allows players to unlock their maximum potential and performance on the global stage of football.”