Nigeria, July 14 -- FutbolConect, a football technology platform focused on talent discovery, development and recruitment across Africa, has officially launched in Lagos.

Its founders are seeking to bridge the gap between football talent and opportunities across the continent.

The platform is designed to connect players, clubs, academies, coaches, scouts, agents, referees, tournament organisers, sponsors, investors and football fans through a single digital network aimed at improving collaboration within the football industry.

Speaking at the launch, the founder, Arinze Madueke, said FutbolConect was developed in response to longstanding challenges facing African football, particularly the difficulty talented players encounter in gaini...