*Oshoala apologizes for not having the normal scouting programme
By Okechukwu Emmanuel
The Organizers of the 2020 edition of the Asisat Oshoala eight-a-side football tournament have disclosed that the competition will commence in December.
The one-week (7days) competition for 32 teams, which is sponsored by the Super Falcons’ Captain and Fc Barcelona Ladies attacker, Asisat Oshoala in partnership with Emzor, SPAC Nation Foundation as well as Hope for Masses Foundation is aimed at giving the female/girl Child a platform to actualize her potential through education and sports.
This year, the participating teams will battle it out for the grand prize of $1,000 and an educational scholarship, courtesy of Oshoala Foundation.
The Barcelona Ladies Forward apologized to Nigerians as well as her fans for not having the normal scouting programme due to a lot that happened this year.
“We are trying to change the normal plan of the tournament, this is based on COVID-19.
First and foremost, I want to apologize to my fans. We won’t be having the normal scouting programme due to a lot that happened in 2020. So we have decided to come up with an eight-a-side football championship. If you are a professional or amateur footballer, you can register with 12 players for the tournament and stand a chance to win a cash prize and a Scholarship. Arrangement are still going on for the actual kickoff of the championship in December”, The former Arsenal Ladies attacker concluded.
In the last few years, the Asisat Oshoala Foundation has produced over 10 players for the Nigerian National teams, ranging from the U-17, U-20 and the Super Falcons.
Two of the notable players that have made a mark through the Oshoala Foundation are Rashidat Ajibade and Chidinma Okeke, who have played for the Super Falcons of Nigeria and are currently plying their trade outside the country.
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