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\u2018Nigerian Players Are Technically Very, Very Good\u2019, English Football Consultant, Geoff Harrop Affirms<\/div>\n
By Jerry Okugbe – July 23, 2021<\/div>\n
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English football consultant Geoff Harrop has praised the structuring of the Emmydinho Football Club 3 Days Scouting Program at the Agege Stadium, Lagos.<\/div>\n
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Geoff Harrop, Academy players development monitor was among the numerous agents\/scouts from different European countries present (at the Agege Stadium) to witness young footballers from 10 teams showcase their talents.<\/div>\n
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The Englishman labeled the scouting event as first-class and stated the aim of it all is for the progress of the involved players.<\/div>\n
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In an exclusive interview with Sports247, Harrick said: \u201cIt has been a fantastic two days. The organization of the tournament has been first class and the games have run really well.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI\u2019ll tell anyone who\u2019s scouting that what you\u2019ve got on here today has been first class. And obviously, we are all here for the boys. We want to see them progress. And there\u2019s been some very good performances.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Harrick who also works with English clubs Southampton F.C and Colchester United F.C spoke highly of Nigerian players, describing them as \u2018 technically very good\u2019.<\/div>\n
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\u201cWithout a doubt, I\u2019ve been satisfied with the quality here. I have worked with some Nigerian boys at the clubs I\u2019ve been at so I\u2019m very proud of Nigerian young footballers. And I think it\u2019s important we try and develop them and see where we can go with them.<\/div>\n
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\u201cNigerian players are technically very, very good. The players I have worked with from Africa have always been technically talented.<\/div>\n
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\u201cThe English game is quick so you have to adapt and different coaching as well so you know there\u2019s lots of obstacles. We\u2019ve got to support them. We are here for the boys not for ourselves.\u201d<\/div>\n
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What next for the selected players?<\/div>\n
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\u201cWell, I think the next stage is I have the next few days to look at the players closely and you know they have to fit into our system. In England, we have criteria, a way of playing and a certain type of character. So I will look at all that.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI haven\u2019t spoken to the boys yet. So I will take the notes, speak to the people I need to speak to. Then from there see if we can get them opportunities in England. We have a big system in England and academies then do everything we can to help them.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Source: Sports 247.ng<\/div>\n
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