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AFRICA’S TOP SCOUT AT THE AFRICAN ILLUSTRIOUS AWARDS : Paul Ogunlaja Set For Best Scout

IPSO ARE PROUD TO HAVE ONE OF OUR TRAINED SCOUTS AS THE BEST SCOUT IN AFRICA

Everything is working out fine as Paul Ogunlaja is set for the award of Best Scout at the African Illustrious Award 2022, reports www.totorinews.com

Ogunlaja started out as the Games Prefect and football captain at at famous St. Gregory’s college Ikoyi, Lagos. Afterwards he gained admissions into Lagos State University and quickly became a name to reckon with, as he was nick named “kiddo” being the first player at his young age to break into the school team and winning the highest goal scorer award in his first year at the Deans cup and Vice chancellors Cup respectively.

He was voted the Sports Director of his Department (Microbiology) and later became the Sports Director of his Faculty alongside being the football captain.

He became a Certified Member of The International Professional Scouting Organization (IPSO) United Kingdom few years back  with a Certificate in Talent Identification Youth Scouting and First team scouting in the footballing world. Becoming known for identifying talents from the Ages 5-17  and pushing them beyond our shores for further development.  

Partnering with Osio & Tee international Russia has also given hope to young talented footballers to further their career in football.

In the space of three years, Paul is now a fast rising football Intermediary and a professional scout.

From all indications, this award is a beginning of more Illustrious achievements for him.

The award ceremony took place in Lagos on Friday 9th December..

PAUL TALKED ABOUT HIS TIME ON THE IPSO COURSES

I participated on the course a few years ago before the pandemic. It was my best investment by far. I would like to thank IPSO personally for the skills and education they have given me. Scouting is not easy and there is a lot to learn and many levels to progress through to be a good scout. Attention to detail is the key and this is drummed into you from word go, it is the motto of IPSO.  I have studded every word form their education and I can’t thank them enough. My advice is join the IPSO family learn the trade and progress your football education. I will continue my football intelligence with IPSO as you are always learning. 

To join any workshops or courses email scouting@ipsofootball or contact our Nigeria operations manager

ADEYEMI GBOYEGA on +234 818 317 5322