Lagos Masters delivers top talents for Europe again

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The Lagos Master Tournament has ended on a high note with as many as 14 players selected for trials and potential contracts.

Scouts at the Lagos Masters

The foreign scouts and clubs in attendance were highly impressed with the tournament’s organization and the level of talent on display.

The event, organized by Lagos-based football scout Ikechukwu Jude, provided a platform for young talents to showcase their abilities.

Below is the list of final selected players from the Lagos Master Tournament**

1. **Anthony Chinemere** (Jersey No. 7) – G-Innovation

2. **Taiwo Akire** (Jersey No. 7) – Gbagada FA

3. **Abdulraheem Abdulrasheed** (Jersey No. 21) – R2Finesse

4. **Ayomide Muritala** (Jersey No. 28) – Inspire 2010

5. **Ogechir** (Jersey No. 18) – BG Sports

6. **Dubem** (Jersey No. 10) – BG Sports

7. **Charles Gift** (Jersey No. 6) – CB – Stanique *(Born: 13-05-2006)*

8. **Solomon Nwachukwu Chika** (Jersey No. 13) – LB – G-Innovation *(Born: 11-01-2007)*

9. **Israel Achubong** (Jersey No. 21) – CM *(Born: 16-04-2006)*

10. **Owade Olamilekan** (Jersey No. 20) – LW – Inspire U17 *(Born: 2007)*

11. **Daniel Oluwamo** (Jersey No. 2) – RB – G-Innovation *(Born: 08-07-2007)*

12. **Falasha James** (Jersey No. 7) – LW/RW – Inspire U17 *(Born: 2007)*

13. **Samuel Sademy** (Jersey No. 16) – LB – R2Finesse *(Born: 28-11-2008)*

14. **Nwanchukwu Evans** (Jersey No. 11) – LW – Inspire *(Born: 2007)*

This tournament has once again demonstrated the depth of talent in Nigerian football, and we look forward to seeing these players take the next step in their careers.


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