…To discover the next generation of great footballers
The umbrella body of youths in Enugu East Senatorial Zone; Nkanu Youth Council (NYC) have concluded the modalities for the maiden football talent hunt tagged; ‘Nkanu Unity Cup Season 1’.
The youth organization will partner with African Football Legend, Kanu Nwankwo through his football academy- Papilo Football Academy to scout for young talented players in Nkanu land and project them through various Sports platforms to the global football scene.
This football competition which will run between December 12th and 19th will feature the six local Government Areas that make up Enugu East Senatorial Zone, namely; Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Isiuzo, Enugu North, Enugu East and Enugu South LGAs, respectively.
This new initiative was reached after a meeting between the National President of Nkanu Youth Council, Hon. Monday Diamond Ani who is also the Special Assistant to the Governor of Enugu State on Culture and Tourism and African Football Legend, Kanu Nwankwo with his management team.
The former Nigeria Super Eagles and Arsenal FC star, Kanu Nwankwo, popularly known as Papilo, assured the Leadership of Nkanu Youths of his willingness to partner with them to promote Football in Nkanu land, Igbo Nation and Nigeria at large by scouting for young talents from the grassroots.
In attendance at the Meeting were Mr. Sam Alozie (Chief Scout of Heartland FC of Owerri), Mr. Ebere Ojukwu (Manager, Papilo FC), CEO Afrohomes Ltd, Chief Jerry Ezeh, High Chief Engr. Jerry Patrick Onuokaibe(MD/CEO, Firstchoice Afrovilla Ltd), amongst other dignitaries.
