In a bid to unearth grassroots football talents and pave the way for them to pursue professional careers beyond Nigeria, the Amusa Community Championship commenced today at the Legacy pitch of the National Stadium Surulere.
The tournament, running until Wednesday, December 13th, features six teams—Collins Edwins, Elite FC, Bethel FC, Cats FC, Team 360 FC, and Dominion Hotspur FC.
Amusa Yusuf, the visionary behind the competition, shared in an exclusive interview with Sports247 that the primary objective is to provide African players, especially Nigerians, with the chance to showcase their skills and fulfill their dreams of playing professional football internationally.
Yusuf emphasized, “We aim to fill this gap and provide opportunities for these players in the USA, most especially MLS and USL CHAMPIONSHIP teams.” He expressed awareness of the abundant talent in Africa, particularly Nigeria, and the limited opportunities available, aiming to bridge that gap through the Amusa Community Championship.
“The expectations are simple, giving opportunities to African players to showcase their talents, and achieve their dreams of becoming professional footballers.”
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“We are aware that there is a lot of talent in Africa and most especially Nigeria but there are fewer opportunities.”
On the first day of the tournament, the results unfolded with Collins Edwin FC drawing 2-2 against Cats FC, Bethel FC triumphing 2-1 over Elite FC, and Dominion Hotspur FC securing a 2-1 victory against Cats FC.
Tomorrow’s matches will conclude the group stages, featuring Elites FC against Team 360 FC and Dominion Hotspur FC against Collins Edwin FC.
The semifinals are set to follow on the same day, leading up to the grand final on December 13th.
