Wally Dieng, African Chief Scout,Athletico Madrid. Nigeria has been described as a country of full exceptional and raw football ‘diamonds’ that are waiting to be discovered and nurtured.This was the assertion of the African Chief Scout for Athletico Madrid of Spain, Wally Dieng, at the Enyimba International Stadium,Aba,venue of the 2025 Dreamland-Abia State U-19 Cup.Mr Wally described the talented players as ‘raw Diamonds’ that need to be polished for the bigger European stage. He said ‘we saw some exceptional teams and great talented players that to me are raw Diamonds waiting to be polished to a refined product for the bigger European stages.We are happy to be here, this is our first time in Nigeria and we are not disappointed with the level of organisation and display from the players who we have seen lots of them and ready to work with,already we are discussing with some clubs, very soon we’ll hear good news”.Also, the Chief Scout of FC Paul France and Fc Sion in Switzerland, Ronain Albaric, expressed delight in the players and the level of their play which is exceptional “we never believed Nigeria has pool of talents,its amazing and surely they will excel with a little push and discipline”.Both Scouys and Agents commended the CEO of Dreamland FA, Mr Ndudi Edede for inviting them to Nigeria and for the excellent organisation of the tournament. Credit:Nathaniel Mobolade
