I don't think I have been glued to an
You have to give a thumbs up to the organisers for ensuring everything is running smoothly so far. That said, it is the quality of games that has stood out for me and in this case, there are no minnows in the tournament.
It is a big plus to see the likes of
Meanwhile, seeing
In fact, seeing an 18-year-old defender Hugo Buyla put the final nail in the Ivoirians coffin was a joy to watch. I turned to scan through The Cranes setup but I couldn't find an 18-year-old who is ready for a tournament like
Yet in three years' time
There was a time when
There so many such examples like Okello and it is on this premise that I blame the top clubs and the
It should be a deliberate effort to ensure that special youngsters are given early exposure to top-level football instead of fearing to risk them. Many countries at
They approach the game with no fear and awe of the European-based African stars and as the results have showed so far, there is a good chance to see a first-time
The key takeaway here is that clubs and the UPL should not sit on talented youngsters as players for the future. Football is evolving so fast that 15-year-olds are now starting games in top European teams.
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