FCV Academy to scout for talents at Gladiator Camp

Top coaches from United Kingdom-based FCV International Football Academy are expected in Nigeria to scout for talents at the second Gladiator Camp, which will hold at the Grange School, Lagos from April 1 to 5.

According to the Head of Marketing at FCV Academy, Sam Nicholls, top outstanding players at the one-week camp would be awarded scholarships to the academy in the UK, just as the participants at the camp would be taught the basics of the sport.

Nicholls said: “The camp will be unique as it will provide participants the opportunity to receive elite level coaching from experienced coaches and former professional footballers in England, as well as hear from our Head of Admission what FCV International Football Academy offers to Nigerian students and the opportunities available.”

On the gains of the camp, he said: “Nigerian students participating at the camp will get the opportunity to develop their football skills and techniques under the guidance of our UEFA qualified coaches as well as gain tactical knowledge and awareness that will allow them to take their game to the next level.

“This camp provides the participants with the opportunity to improve and develop their football skills and knowledge through elite coaches’ sessions delivered by our coaching team. It also provides the participants with an insight into what life is like at FCV International Football Academy and how they could benefit by enrolling with us and taking the next steps in their football development,” Nicholls said.

He said the academy would look out for “some of the exciting young talented footballers that Nigeria has to offer and look forward to having the opportunity to coach them, as well as share with the participants the opportunities that our