By Amaechi Agbo

The Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Ndubusi Mbah has expressed the State Government’s readiness to support the Kenneth Omueru Football Scouting Project in South East

Gov. Mbah made the pledge in Enugu on Wednesday when the Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo paid him a visit in his office at the Lions Building, Enugu.

Omeruo who plies his trade with CFR Cluj of Romania was accompanied on the visit by the General manager of Rangers International FC of Enugu, Barr Amobi Ezeaku where he briefed the Governor about his plans to host grassroots football scouting tournament in the South-East

“I was delighted to receive Super Eagles defender, Kenneth Omeruo, OON, in my office today. He was accompanied by the General Manager of Rangers International FC, Amobi Ezeaku, Esq., to brief me on his proposed scouting project for Enugu and the South East.

“Omeruo shared that the initiative is aimed at identifying and nurturing young football talents across our state and the region. He also commended our efforts across Enugu State and the development at Rangers International FC.

“I commended him for his vision and dedication to youth and grassroots football development and assured him of the full support of the Enugu State Government,” Gov Mbah said on his social media platforms

The Governor reiterated his commitment towards grassroots sports development adding the Omeruo’s project would benefit the abundant football talents in the state

“As a government, we remain committed to advancing grassroots sports and strengthening Rangers International FC as a symbol of pride for Enugu and Nigeria. Our meeting was indeed fruitful, and I look forward to seeing this project flourish to the benefit of our young talents and the future of football in our state.”

It could be recalled that the maiden edition of the Kenneth Omeruo U-15 and U-17 Football Scouting Programme was held in Enugu in July 2021.