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Anti-climax for the world cup winning team of the 2007 batch of Nigeria's Golden Eaglets.


After thrilling the world with his superior tactics and advanced knowledge of youth football, Yomi Tella, the coach of Nigeria's victorious U-17 world cup team in the just ended Korea 2007 world cup has died at the Lagos state University Teaching Hospital ( LUTH ) in Nigeria. Yomi Tella passed on at exactly 8 am on Saturday, 20th October, 2007. Tella died of lung cancer and was hospitalized as soon as the Eaglets returned from Korea. He was checked into the Intensive Care Unit of the hospital, and couldn't be flown to Germany for medical treatment as planned, due to his detoriating health which could have put him in further stress and danger.


An official statement by the LUTH Public Relations Officer, Babajide Grillo in Nigeria stated that:

The hospital, after consulting with the family of Coach Yemi Tella, do hereby confirm the demise of the coach in the early hours of today (yesterday). The hospital, with the full cooperation of the government provided all professionals and medically required management to attend to this illustrious son. We are however, consoled by the fact that he died leaving a legacy of achievement and patriotism to the fatherland. May his soul rest in peace.

During his sickness, Yomi Tella received good support from the Nigerian government, and was called on phone by the current President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Musa Yar'Adua, while he was on his sick bed. However, the brave coach gave in after fighting so hard against the deadly cancer ailment.


Burial arrangements for the late world cup winning coach will soon be announced.

Scouting Report:


Joseph Epton, our representative in Ghana, has followed young multi-functional midfielder John Totti Impraim since some time and feels that this young football player has got some special talent and potential to succeed at the highest sporting level. Have a look at his observations below:



Name: John Totti Impraim

DOB:
Place of Birth: Accra

Nationality: Ghanaian
Height/Weight:

Position: Midfielder (offensive & defensive)
Foot: right and left

Current Club:

Tough tackling and with great passing vision central midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker.John has gained the reputation as being one of the best passers of the ball and He also has a reputation for scoring spectacular long range goals. John is noted for his powerful running, fierce shooting and general inspirational drive

John is a quick, tall, and adaptable midfielder. He is extremely quick and great in the air, both in offense and defense. His skills are exhibited equally well on defense and on the attack. He tackles hard, marks effectively, dependably wins his 1 x 1 encounters, and recovers many balls for the team. He dribbles well and carries the ball with speed and confidence. He is outstanding at delivering the final pass. He has a strong shot off his feet’s from middle and long distances. His placement and vision in matches is excellent. He is an intelligent player and a devoted competitor. His effort for the team is indefatigable, and his mental attitude is outstanding.

He has abundance technique, his ball skills are sharp and his vision towards a match is brave. Controls and protects the ball, leaving it angled for a second action (shot). He scores a lot with powerful shots and he uses a combination of quick, technical and clever touches to manage his way through tight 1v1 and 1v2 confrontations. He has good passing skills (long and short), good in decoy runs, supports very well, good finisher. He will often move forward to win the ball for the forward players and then return to his defensive position. His style of play is characterised by fierce tackling and hard work

A strongly built, tall, fast and athletic midfielder, who has an excellent start and stop, abundant strength & stamina and difficult to beat. John provides steel and aggression in the centre of the pitch.

Very aggressive, selfless, good endurance rate, intelligent, goal oriented and is always looking for an opportunity to score.




For further information about John Totti Impraim feel free to contact our representative in Ghana, Joseph Epton,at: josephepton@scoutingteam.com

Africa wins Seconds Position as the Pre-U17 World cup tournament ends in Korea.


The Pre-u17 World Cup Tournament in South Korea ended over the weekend with the final match between African Champions, Nigeria and Brazil extending to penalty shootout, after a pulsating 2-2 draw played by both sides after regular time failed to produce a winner.
The Brazilians were luckier during the spot kicks and carried the day.


Both Brazil and Nigeria qualified for the Final by topping their respective groups, with Brazil getting seven points from three matches after winning two and drawing one, while Nigeria claimed all the nine points at stake in their group, winning their first two matches with the same 2-1 scoreline before demolishing Japan 5-0 in the final group encounter.


The Nigerian team, who before the Final Match, seemed not to have any weakness in all departments in the team and in all aspects of their game, now need to work on their penalty shoot out skills before the World Cup commences in August this year, so as to ensure that if found in similar position during the global event, the Eaglets will make Africa proud.


Africa's second representatives in the U17 World Cup and also in the Pre-U17 World Cup Tournament, Ghana also put up a very gallant performance, losing only match to the host country, South korea,but unfortunately not being able to qualify as a result of that singular loss in a firecely competitive group.

The Black Starlets will definitely perform better when the proper World Cup Commences.

Ebenezer Ayree goal during the Scouting Team Football Festival at Lagon Ajax park in Accra, Ghana.


What a cracker of a goal?


A real talent to watch for!.

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