Lobi Stars Begins Trials for U-17 Youth Team

Lobi Stars Begins Trials for U-17 Youth Team

Precious Oham

Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has announced the commencement of an open trails for their U-17 youth team, BSNSports.com.ng reports. 

A Statement by the club indicates that "the Director of Lobi Stars under 17 Youth Team, Emmanuel Jekelle has on behalf of Coaches and Staff wishes to extend an invitation to all talented football players, aged 16 years below across the 23 Local Government Areas of Benue State to participate in an open trials for the Lobi Stars U-17 Youth Team.

"The trials which is aimed at identifying and recruiting the best talents that would represent Benue state in the inaugural edition of the Nigeria Premier Football League(NPFL) Youth League, which involves only clubs in the elite league will hold as follows:

"Venue: McCarthy Stadium, Makurdi

Date: Monday, January 8th, 2024 (Commencement)

Time: Morning Session: 7:00 am, Evening Session: 3:00 pm."

According to the statement, the trials is an incredible opportunity for young talented players to grasp and showcase their skills and potentially become part of a team with a rich football tradition. 

The following are the requirements for Participation:

• Age: Players must be aged 16 years and below.

• Kit: Participants are required to be fully kitted for the trials.

• Age Verification: participants must bring their birth certificates.

• NIN: Participants are advised to come along with their National Identification Number (NIN).

The statement adds that, "the trials which would be held at the McCarthy Stadium, Makurdi will be overseen by experienced coaches, including Head Coach Japheth Agaadi. 

"The sessions will not only provide a platform for showcasing football skills, it will also serve as a gateway for the recruitment of the best talents to represent Benue State on a broader stage."