Elite Super League: Jordan FA wallop Flamingo FC 2-1
Jordan Football Academy beat Flamingo FC 2-1 in the opening match of the maiden edition of the six-team football event of the Elite Super League Lokoja on Thursday in Lokoja.
The tournament, sponsored by Afriskcaut/Ozi-Bako Foundation, serves as a scouting platform for young players with great talents and potential.
The participating teams include Jordan FA, FC Bako, Flamingo FC, FA Bako, Royale Base FC, and Reigners FC.
Aliyu Akorede and Ahmed Salihu scored the two goals for Jordan FA.
The team’s CEO/Founder, Jordan Haziel, commended the organisers for the initiative and praised Jordan FA players for their brilliant performance, attributing it to hard work and team spirit.
According to Haziel, Jordan FA was established to provide a platform for young players to participate actively in sporting activities.
He believed the initiative would help the players become professionals who can represent the national team and play for top football clubs globally.
Mr Haziel said, “The academy is seeking partnership and sponsorship from the government, financial institutions, private sectors, corporate organizations, media outlets, and individuals.’’
The event organiser, Ibrahim Bako, stated that the initiative aimed to take football to the next level within the local environment and build young talented players for both local and international football.
“The tournament will collate data of talented players and assist them in getting national and international recognition,” he said.
Mr Bako expressed optimism about extending the tournament to the North-Central region in subsequent editions.
The Elite Super League Lokoja has set a promising tone for the development of young football talents in the region.
With the support of sponsors and partners, the tournament is expected to provide a platform for young players to showcase their skills and potentially secure national and international recognition.
As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to more exciting matches and thrilling performances from the participating teams.
(NAN)
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