The 2026 Nigeria Nationwide League One (NLO) Cup will pilot ScoutLyx, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered football analytics platform designed to improve player development, performance analysis, and talent discovery.
This is in a statement published on the NLO's official website.
The pilot programme will take place during the North-Central Zone fixture between Paul E FC and Bussdor United at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja.
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According to the statement, ScoutLyx will demonstrate how the platform captures and presents football statistics and performance insights to support players, coaches, scouts, clubs and other football stakeholders.
It said the initiative was designed to help players understand their performances better while providing data-driven tools for talent identification and assessment.
The statement noted that the pilot would demonstrate how technology could complement traditional scouting methods and give emerging football talents greater visibility and access to opportunities.
It added that the initiative aimed to integrate technological innovation into grassroots football development and build a more accessible and progressive football ecosystem.
The NLO said the pilot also underscored its commitment to promoting innovation, development and the growth of football in Nigeria.
The test-run fixture will feature Paul E FC against Bussdor United in the North-Central Zone at the Area 3 Pitch, Abuja, with kick-off scheduled for 2 p.m.
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