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.