11th January, 2013
Evicted Nigeria’s Glo Soccer Academy player, James Samson has expressed his happiness for not only participating in the Academy but also enjoying the exposure to modern trainings in football.
He made this remark in Port Harcourt last week during a reception organised in his honour by the Benneth Carr community. James told his kindred who gave him a warm welcome: “I learnt a lot at the Academy. Even though I did not make the last 16, this experience will help to shape my career in future.”
He thanked Globacom for the opportunity accorded him, adding that the skills and valuable coaching he received from the technical team at the Academy will continue to guide his football career.
Speaking at the occasion, a community leader, Chief James Okoro commended Samson for braving all odds to qualify for the Academy, adding that the evictee has brought honour to Benneth Carr community, for being a member of the last 33 boys that participated in Glo Soccer Academy.
He was among the over 7,000 youths screened across various cities in Nigeria, Ghana and Benin Republic.
He advised him not to rest on his oars, but continue to use the wealth of experience garnered at the Academy to develop his game further.
Elder Okoro commended Globacom for taking the lead in Nigeria and Africa in Sports development.
“I commend Globacom for its effort in developing youths like our own James Samson. Nigeria stands to gain extensively from this gallant effort,” he concluded.
Another leader in the community, Elder Kalu Okpo who also spoke at the occasion advised James Samson to be focused, determined and dedicated in the game until he attains the greatest height in his football career.