NPFL, V Agency Alliance will create opportunities in football

A workshop in Abuja has proffered ways to continually improve the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ecosystem, leveraging on technology to integrate football and education.

Organised under the auspices of the NPFL board, led by Gbenga Elegbeleye, and an international sports management agency, V Agency Sports Management, the workshop was led by Alexandra Végh, the CEO of the Hungary-based agency.

In his presentation at the workshop, which was held at Sheraton Hotels in Abuja, Elegbeleye harped on the need to harness the synergy of sports and education to trigger the inherent potentials.

Elegbeleye said: “Education is key to development. There is no perfect situation; we will continue to work on the imperfect state of the Nigeria league to make it better. All that it requires will be brought in to change the face of Nigeria league.”

Vegh remarked that Nigeria has a rich pool of talents in football, declaring that their mission at the agency is to bridge the gap between talents and opportunities.

“Nigeria has a rich football culture, and we see extraordinary potential in young players and professionals here. Our goal today is to explore how education, technology, and industry collaboration can shape the future of Nigerian football,” Vegh said.

Towards achieving their goals, she said that their key strategy is leveraging on technology to make football education more accessible and effective.

“We will discuss how integrating structured training, scouting, and analysis can create a clear pathway for both players and professionals looking to advance in the game.

“One of our greatest strengths is our ability to connect education with real-world opportunities. We believe that learning should not stop in the classroom — it must extend into practical experiences, internships, and hands-on collaboration with leading football organisations.

“A key part of our strategy is leveraging technology to make football education more accessible and effective. Our students receive comprehensive theoretical training in scouting, analysis, and sports business, ensuring they build a strong foundation. But theory alone is not enough—that is why we partner with industry-leading sports technology companies like Hudl and Eyeball, giving students hands-on experience with the tools that professionals use every day. Through our internship programmes, students apply their knowledge to real-world projects, gaining practical experience that makes them job-ready from day one.

She noted that V Agency do not only teach skills, but also create the window to connect students to jobs and opportunities in the football ecosystem.

“We don’t just teach skills—we connect students with real jobs and opportunities, ensuring they can transition seamlessly into professional roles.

“By working together, we can develop structured career pathways for aspiring football professionals, implement global best practices in scouting, data analysis, and player development, and create more opportunities for Nigerian talent to compete at the international level.”