MSK Zilina Africa, Soccer Engineers head to Spain for ARG Nerja Cup

Ghanaian lower-division soccer teams MSK Zilina Africa and Soccer Engineers have journeyed to Spain for the ARG Nerja Cup 2026. The teams embarked on their trip from Ghana on November 7 and are set to remain in Spain for a week before proceeding to Italy for more football opportunities. MSK Zilina Africa, competing in Division Two League, will be accompanied by their junior team, Soccer Engineers, who participate in Division Three League.

This marks the clubs' second international appearance, following a previous participation in Dubai, UAE, in 2022. MSK Zilina Africa and Soccer Engineers have garnered a reputation for nurturing young talent and providing pathways for players to advance abroad. The tour aims to showcase more promising footballers to international scouts and clubs.

The ARG Nerja Cup 2026, organized by ARG Football Agency, led by FIFA agent Aitor Román, will expose young talents to scouts from prominent Spanish clubs such as Atlético Madrid, Málaga CF, Granada CF, and UD Almería. The tournament presents African talents the chance to compete against youth teams from established Spanish clubs.

Previous Ghanaian players who have benefited from ARG Football Agency include Kenneth Yeboah, Yussif Haruna, Issah Seidu, Henry Opoku, and Solomon Gyan. The agency remains committed to supporting promising Ghanaian players, regularly scouting talent in the country and working with local clubs and academies to help young footballers pursue professional opportunities in Europe.