TotalEnergies/NNPCL Step Up Drive to Discover Football Talents at OML 58 Tournament.
The commitment was made at the weekend by the Executive Director, JV Asset, Mr Obi Imemba, who spoke through the Manager, Stakeholder Management, Henry Ohuike, at the opening ceremony of the 23rd edition of the 2026 OML 58 Football Tournament in Obite, Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Imemba said the competition had evolved over the years from a community sporting event into a platform for identifying, developing and marketing promising football talents.
He disclosed that five players identified during previous editions were currently undergoing professional football training at different academies.
“Two years ago, we engaged the services of talent scouts to identify promising players. Five talents were discovered, and they are currently undergoing training in professional football academies. “This year, we have also engaged a football marketing company to promote these discovered talents and connect them with football clubs for greater opportunities,” he said. He stressed that the tournament was not solely about winning trophies but also about promoting peace, unity, brotherhood and talent development among participating communities.
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