Origin Sports Group Launches Scouting Tournament in Abuja

Origin Sports Group has announced its entry into the Nigerian football market by hosting a scouting tournament on October 13, 2026, at the Sunrise Sports Facility in Asokoro, Abuja. The event is part of Origin's broader strategy to establish a presence in Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia, and Ghana.

The group is led by Vinusan Markandu and Batu Sowe, with Usman Alfa serving as the Nigerian head. Alfa, a former NPFL star and the immediate past Team Manager of Niger Tornadoes, currently holds the position of marketing manager at the club and runs his academy, USYAK.

His collaboration with Markandu has previously facilitated the transfer of several young Nigerian players to Europe. The tournament will feature clubs from Norway, Sweden, Belgium, the USA, and Saudi Arabia, alongside top Nigerian teams such as Right2Win, Derby Academy, P Sports, ABJ City Stars, Galadima, and Mailantarki, among others.