The Super 8 National Championship Partnered Scouts

Top International Scouts Confirmed for Super 8 National Championship

The 2025 Super 8 National Championship just raised the stakes, as three top international scouts are officially confirmed to attend the tournament in Lagos, Nigeria, from June 23 to 29, 2025. Their presence adds a new level of prestige and opportunity for the country’s brightest young footballers.

✅ Steven Ibizugbe, Head of Recruitment at Al Riyadh FC, Saudi Pro League
✅ Cuong Van Huynh, Scout at Al Riyadh FC, Saudi Arabia
✅ Santiago Fernandez Gegunde, Young Player Scout at RC Celta de Vigo, La Liga, Spain
✅ Bernat Villa I Gorriz, Technical Head EUROPE & AFRICA, BARCA Academy
Project Manager - AFRICA Scouting Department

These high-level talent spotters from two major leagues — La Liga and the Saudi Pro League — will be keeping a close eye on the performances, looking for the next breakout stars to take their football dreams to the global stage.

With scouts from Europe and the Middle East confirmed, the Super 8 Championship now becomes more than a national event — it's a launchpad to international careers.

The future is watching. The future is here. The Road to Greatness Starts at the Super 8.