NFF BOSS, GUSAU, ELEGBELEYE TO ATTEND SPECIAL WORKSHOP ON FOOTBALL, EDUCATION INTEGRATION

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, is set to attend an event focused on strengthening the integration of football and education in Nigeria.

Another notable invited guest is the Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, who is set to deliver a presentation.

The event, organised by Hungary-based V Agency, will take place in Abuja on Monday, February 11, at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Wazobia Hall.

In attendance also will be the Ambassador of Hungary to Nigeria, His Excellency, László Szabó.

In the invitation letter to Elegbeleye, the Chief Executive Officer of V Agency, Alexandra Végh, noted that “the purpose of this event is to strengthen the integration of football and education in Nigeria, with a particular focus on scouting advancements.

“We aim to highlight the transformative role of technology in scouting, including the use of advanced scouting software, video editing techniques, AI, and analytics courses,” Végh added.

The event, she went on, will explore how these tools, alongside the assessment of players’ physical attributes, can redefine professional scouting.

The event will also highlight V Agency’s efforts in fostering partnerships between sports and education in Nigeria while creating opportunities for collaboration with key stakeholders, including football clubs, academies, schools, and industry professionals.

Stakeholders in attendance will include officials and clubs from the Nigeria National League (NNL), Nationwide League One (NLO), football academies, and educational institutions.

Végh will provide insights into V Agency’s projects in Nigeria, offering attendees the chance to network with influential figures in both the football and education sectors.

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