GREEN LOCK SUMMER FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
The Green Lock Summer Football Tournament brings together identified youth clubs in Nigeria with similar talent development interests and business drive to showcase their talents in a competitive environment.
International football clubs representatives shall be in attendance to identify young talented players who may have the potential to be transferred abroad to their youth academies or even their main teams.
VISION
To be the leading football platform where the best U 19 football players in the country and beyond can showcase their skills and abilities in front of international clubs representatives while also fostering community engagement and promoting the rich football culture of Nigeria and Africa.
MISSION
Green Lock FC is putting the tournament together as a transformational event in the modern era, revolutionising the scouting and recruitment game when it comes to investing in football in Nigeria in line with global best practices.
There are lots of talents in Nigeria and what Green Lock FC is doing is bringing international clubs representatives from around the world to see budding talents first hand, who can compete, work hard and be ready for professional opportunities with esteemed teams from every corner of the globe.
OBJECTIVES
Through the club's innovative approach and dedication to addressing existing gaps in the industry, Green Lock FC strives to create a win-win scenario for all stakeholders, ensuring an enriching and profitable investment for everyone involved, that is, Green Lock FC, invited clubs, international clubs representatives, players and the host community.
UNIQUENESS
Green Lock FC is committed to operating a sustainable model that benefits all parties - the club, talents and international clubs representatives.
The club's aim is not limited to the boundaries of Nigeria; and Green Lock FC intends to leverage on the latest advancements in technology and infrastructure to redefine the landscape of football development, underpinned by the invaluable contributions of adept coaches who hail from various parts of the world.
PARTNERSHIP
The club is in a strategic partnership with:
- the Nigeria Football Federation through the Nationwide League One (Nigeria 's 3rd tier league that is composed of more than 300 grassroots teams distributed all over the country).
- Antalyaspor AS, Turkey
DATE AND VENUE
DATE:
19TH - 23RD JULY, 2024
VENUE:
Remo Stars FC Stadium,
Ikenne,
Ogun State.
STRATEGY
- Inviting selected youth teams with track record of unearthing special talents
- Engaging trusted and experienced international clubs representatives and executives from across the globe to lead the talents identification, development, and scouting initiatives and training of coaches on required qualities.
- Players who cannot make it to international market yet will be under the tutelage of Green Lock FC for further development and improvement of each talent, allowing the scouts to make informed decisions about their development and potential inclusion in the team.