Seeking to continually improve the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) ecosystem, the NPFL Board, on Tuesday in Abuja, held a workshop on integrating football and education leveraging on technology.
In collaboration with an international sports management agency, V Agency Sports Management, the workshop was led by the CEO of the Hungary based agency, Alexandra Végh.
In his presentation at the workshop, which was held at Sheraton Hotels in Abuja, NPFL Chairman, Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye harped on the need to harness the synergy of sports and education to trigger the inherent potentials.
He said: ‘Education is key to development. There is no perfect situation, we will continue to work on the imperfect state of the Nigeria league to make it better. All that it requires will be brought in to change the face of Nigeria league’.
Vegh said that Nigeria has a rich pool of talents in football, declaring that their mission at the agency is to bridge the gap between talents and opportunites.
‘Nigeria has a rich football culture, and we see extraordinary potential in young players and professionals here. Our goal today is to explore how education, technology, and industry collaboration can shape the future of Nigerian football’, he said.
Towards achieving their goals, she said that their key strategy is leveraging on technology to make football education more accessible and effective.
‘We will discuss how integrating structured training, scouting, and analysis can create a clear pathway for both players and professionals looking to advance in the game.
“One of our greatest strengths is our ability to connect education with real-world opportunities. We believe that learning should not stop in the classroom — it must extend into practical experiences, internships, and hands-on collaboration with leading football organisations.
‘A key part of our strategy is leveraging technology to make football education more accessible and effective. Our students receive comprehensive theoretical training in scouting, analysis, and sports business, ensuring they build a strong foundation. But theory alone is not enough — that is why we partner with industry-leading sports technology companies like Hudl and Eyeball, giving students hands-on experience with the tools that professionals use every day. Through our internship programs, students apply their knowledge to real-world projects, gaining practical experience that makes them job-ready from day one’, Vegh further said.
She noted that V Agency does not only teach skills, but also create the window to connect students to jobs and opportunities in the football ecosystem.
‘We don’t just teach skills—we connect students with real jobs and opportunities, ensuring they can transition seamlessly into professional roles.
“By working together, we can develop structured career pathways for aspiring football professionals, implement global best practices in scouting, data analysis, and player development, and create more opportunities for Nigerian talent to compete at the international level’, she said.
Végh expressed interest in working with clubs, football academies and universities in the country to assist students with premium value training.
‘We want to work alongside local clubs, academies, and universities to provide students with high-quality training and real-world experience’, she asserted.
To actualise this objective, V Agency Sports Management intends to partner with such industry entities to run hybrid programs through an office in Nigeria that will provide customer support.
‘We are also setting up a local office with dedicated customer support, ensuring direct communication, better assistance for students, and stronger collaborations with local football institutions’, she announced.
