By Ogo Clarkson
The grand final of the 1st Nwankwo Kanu Under 19 scouting tournament will be played between Apex FC and Campos FC at 3 pm at the Enyimba stadium in Aba.
Apex FC stunned Forster Academy 3-0 to emerge as the overall winner in Abia state, while Campos FC edged out Pakat FC 1-0 in the Imo state center.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has discovered 28 talented players after a competitive tournament featuring over 36 teams and academies.
The selected players are:
1. John Udoka
2. Paul Oko
3. Enuke
4. Obasi Destiny
5. Sunday Armah
6. Daniel Chiderah
7. Thank God Eze
8. Christian Ogbonna
9. Clement Richard
10. Nedu Agha
11. Kingsley Joseph
12. Emmanuel Ogbonna
13. Nonso (Okwu Utd)
14. Francis Joseph
15. Solomon Onyemaechi
16. Ifeanyi Okorie
17. Marvelous Nwachukwu
18. Okoye Ifeanyi
19. Emeka Princewill
20. Azubuike Patron
21. Uchenna David
22. Chisom Chima
23. Nathan Chinedu
24. Uchechukwu Agada
25. Divine Ukaegbu
26. Divine Olise
27. Lucky Anude Somto
28. Clinton Uche
Meanwhile, coaches and players from the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) and former Enyimba and Super Eagles players are preparing for a novelty match, which will serve as a curtain raiser before the grand final at 1 pm.
The Ex-Super Eagles players in camp include Uche Okechukwo, Ifeanyi Ekwueme, Obinna Nwaneri, and others. The SWAN team will arrive at the camp on Thursday, July 4th, by 10 am to prepare for the match.