Argentine Football Scout Houseman Discovers Pam after Kaduna Screening

Nigerian U-20 player Jahmang Pam has secured a contract with renowned Argentine international football scout and agent Marcelo Houseman, following a weeklong scouting program held at ABT Football Academy in Kwoi, Southern Kaduna.

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Pam has exceptional qualities, but talent alone is not enough; he must remain disciplined, focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

The scouting event, organized by Alhamdu Bala, chairman and proprietor of ABT Football Academy, drew more than 800 young footballers from 15 different academies. Participants engaged in intensive training, technical assessments, tactical sessions, and competitive matches aimed at identifying promising talent for international opportunities. At the conclusion of the rigorous exercise, 16 players across the U-17 and U-20 categories were selected for further development and potential overseas placements.

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I see a player with great potential, and my responsibility is to help create the right pathway for him to grow and compete at a higher level.

Pam, who showcased his abilities prominently during the program, impressed Houseman with his technical skill, tactical intelligence, vision, versatility, and overall understanding of the game. Houseman described Pam as an exciting young talent with qualities that could attract interest from clubs outside Nigeria. "Pam has exceptional qualities, but talent alone is not enough; he must remain disciplined, focused, and committed to continuous improvement," Houseman stated, promising to work towards securing a lucrative international opportunity for Pam within the coming weeks.

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the contract represented “a major step forward” in Pam’s career and expressed confidence that the partnership would open new doors for the young footballer.

Pam's mother and personal manager, Adama Jang, expressed profound gratitude for the recognition of her son's talent, calling the contract a "major step forward" in his career. She conveyed confidence in the partnership opening new doors for the young footballer. Pam himself described the development as a dream come true, expressing happiness and motivation, while acknowledging the need for continued discipline, focus, and learning. He plays primarily as an attacking midfielder and winger, with the versatility to operate in central midfield.

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I feel happy and motivated by this opportunity. I know there is still a lot of work to do, and I am ready to learn, improve, and give my best.