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Super Stars Academy trials underway

Mar 4, 2020, 5:20 PM | Article By: Omar Jobe

The Super Stars Academy of Ebo Town on Monday March 2, 2020 began its annual screening (trials) process at QCity football complex in Bigilo for youth aged 18 and 19.

The trial is being graced by 10 scouts from European countries to lure talented youth for their respective clubs.

The trial brought together four teams: Super Stars A and B, Super Stars of Senegal and Greater Tomorrow of Brikama.

Super Stars A lose to Grater Tomorrow 3-2 in the opening game while Super Stars B beat Super Stars of Senegal by a goal to nil.

Vice president of the academy Abdurrahman Bah said the trial is to give young talented players a chance to showcase their talent and have the opportunity to be scouted by European clubs.

He added that some of the scouts present include scouts from Monaco, Mecca bi Haifa, SK Lommel, among others.

Seedy Jobe, a former Senegalese professional and now coach of Super Stars of Senegal said he is delighted to be part of this year’s trail.

He noted that the important thing in the trials is the performance of players.

Izhar Kishon an agent from Maccabi Haifa of Israel said he saw a lot of quality players in the games played.