Digital Scouting Africa
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Sixteen youth football teams from across Nigeria are gearing up for the Digital Scouting Africa (DSA) U-17 Talent Showcase, set to take place from 27 to 31 January 2025 at the Inspire Sports Academy Arena in Oshodi, Lagos. This innovative event is redefining how football talents are identified and developed in Africa, combining cutting-edge technology…
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In their quest to discover the next big talent that will come out of Nigeria and take the world of football by storm, Digital Scouting Africa was in Jos North and Jos South local government areas of Plateau State and the city of Kaduna, in Kaduna State, for the talent identification phase. Days 2, 3…
Digital Scouting Africa eyes 'Nigeria's football Mecca,' three other locations, for next top talents
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In their frantic efforts to discover the likes of Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Rashidi Yekini, Taribo West, Nwankwo Kanu, John Obi Mikel, among others, Digital Scouting Africa concluded the first phase in Asaba, Delta State on Saturday and will continue in their search for top talents in Kaduna, Benue, Akwa Ibom and the mecca of…
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