Golden Eaglets captain leads Mavlon FC to face Villarreal for European Tour 

By Wale Mustapha 

Barring any last minute changes, Nigeria U17 national team captain, Simon Cletus is expected to lead his club, Mavlon FC against Spanish side, Villarreal in a friendly game on Thursday.

Mavlon are currently in Spain on a training tour where they will be exposed to world-class football education under the tutelage of Juan Manuel Pavon Dominquez, a renowed Spanish youth coach and Juan Maria Cruz Arias, the highly experienced goalkeeper coach from Man City group.

The modest Nigerian side defeated Villaviciosa 2-0 in a friendly game last week and it is expected that the game against Villarreal will be tougher judging by the pedigree of the club.

“It is a great privilege for Mavlon Fc to be in Europe on a training tour and I sincerely thank the management of club,” Cletus told Totori News. 

“I think our game against Villarreal will be tougher than Villaviciosa. Villarreal is a very strong club, with rich football tradition and philosophy.

“So, we know that the game will not be easy, but we will give our best on the pitch to get a favourable result.”

The former Golden Eaglets attributes to change of weather in Europe, Mavlon FC have adapted quickly to the atmosphere and he hopes that the team will give a good account of themselves.