BY SUNDAY AKINTOYE
Following the successes of Lagos State Supremacy Cup, a commendation has gone to Chairman of Lagos State Football Association LSFA, Liammed Olawale Gafar for sustaining the football tournament known as scouting football programmes for several years.
A Lagos based NPFL match commissioner, Dr Ibrahim Kolade Adekojo stated in a press release that Supremacy Cup has not come to stay in the state but also a platform where good young players can be scouted through foreign scouts.
Adekojo, who was one of the invited guests to witness the grandfinale held on Thursday at the FIFA legacy pitch of National Stadium,Surulere showerd praises on Lagos FA boss for his commitment and dedication to grassroots football development in the state.
“Let me commend chairman Lagos State Football Association, Hajji Gafar on the successes of Supremacy Cup. What I witnessed today (Thursday) showed that there is brighter future for young Nigerian footballers. Supremacy Cup is a platform where good players can be scouted and start their professiomal football career in Europe and other part of the world.
“Once again I congratulate my indefatigable chairman for his commitment and passion he has for grassroots football in the state and I will continue to support Supremacy Cup and pray that God should give Mr Chairman a divine strength and sound health to sustain this project for years to come, “said Adekojo who congratulated Collins Edwin FA after beating Beyond Limits FA 1-0 in the final of Supremacy Cup.
Meanwhile the scouting football programme was initiated by Hajji Gafar as part of his contributions to give Nigerian young players a platform where to showcase their talents and have the opportunity to travel abroad for professional football career.
Since scouting football tournament started years back,several good players have been selected for trials and signed a professional contract in Europe and other part of the world.