Director of Football of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, Chief Alloy Chukwuemeka, has commended the team of the ABS FC Players Talent Development Programme (PTDP) upon their arrival in Ilorin after a successful nationwide talent hunt.

The team, led, by its Coordinator, Jimoh Bashir, embarked on the talent hunt on July 25, visited Kaduna State (North West zone), Bauchi (North East zone), Calabar (South South zone), and Ado-Ekiti (South West zone).

The South East zone, scheduled for Owerri Imo State, was stepped down due to unfavorable environmental concerns.

Chief Chukwuemeka praised the team for their dedication and professionalism throughout the program.

“I am thrilled with the team’s performance and commitment to discovering talented young players across the country. Your hard work and expertise have been exceptional, and I am confident that we have identified some of the best talents in Nigeria.”

“The ABS/PTDP Talent Hunt has been a resounding success, and we look forward to nurturing these young talents to become future stars in Nigerian and world football. I congratulate the team on a job well done and welcome them back to Ilorin.”

The ABS/PTDP Talent Hunt aims to identify and develop talented young players, providing them with opportunities to ply their trade abroad as well as join the ABS Ilorin FC team and pursue a career in professional football.

The final phase of the talent hunt will be held in Ilorin Kwara State capital.