The French Embassy in Nigeria has shown its commitment to the development of football from the grassroots in Nigeria by partnering with Simoiben Football Academy.
Tha Football Academy is owned by Ibukun, the wife of Super Eagles star Moses Simon.
The French Embassy in Nigeria donated 10 balls to each participating team, a set of jerseys and 30 pairs of boots to the seven teams partcipating in a scouting tournament in Kaduna.
One of the teams that participated in the scouting tournament was Taiwo Awoniyi’s academy team from Ilorin.
The tournament which ended recently in Kaduna had scouts from Ligue 1 clubs Nantes and Nimes and Willy, a top agent who represents three teams in the teams in French top flight.
While speaking during the tournament, Ketty Regis, the cooperation attachee of the embassy, said: “It’s part of our goals for the development of football in Nigeria.
“The commitment of France is to use sports as a tool for nation building as they prepare to host the Olympic games.”
Simon, the convener of the programme said: “I thanked the French embassy for this gesture.
“Our goals and objectives are to help as many young footballers from Africa who have dreams of playing professional football achieve their goals in life.”