Youth Development and Scouting

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped Super Eagles player, has lauded the N-Youth League Cup initiative, which provides U19 footballers across the country with a platform to showcase their talents. During a match between Kano Pillars U19 and Mighty Jets U19 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Musa watched as the home side secured a thrilling […]

The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation NSSF U15 Championship concluded with Enugu State emerging victorious in the boys’ category and Bayelsa State claiming the title in the girls’ category. Held in Abuja, this championship brought together teams from states including Adamawa, Niger, Kano, FCT, Enugu, and Bayelsa. Organised with support from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF,

The sports director of Sweden’s IFK Goteborg, Stig Torbjornsen, has embarked on a scouting trip to Abuja with the ambition of discovering a new talent akin to Alhassan Yusuf. Yusuf, a Super Eagles midfielder, launched his career at IFK Goteborg after being scouted at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Since then, he has gone on

Kingsley Udoh, former defender for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets who triumphed at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup, is now pursuing a fresh start through coaching after his playing career hit a roadblock. The 33 year old former Akwa United, Heartland, Kano Pillars, and Sunshine Stars player has been struggling financially and is finding it challenging

Seventeen year old Nigerian forward Kparabo Ariheri, a star from Beyond Limits Football Academy, is set to sign his first professional contract with Norway’s Lillestrøm SK as he turns 18 in January 2025. Known for his agility, goal scoring prowess, and tactical vision, Ariheri has been catching the eye of European scouts, particularly with his

Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has reiterated that the primary goal of local football tournaments is to discover and nurture emerging talents rather than promote sponsors. Speaking at the trophy presentation for the NFF President Football Tournament, a pre season event for Nigeria National League clubs, Gusau urged organizers

Buruj Football Academy is proud to announce that Raheem Salaudeen, their standout defensive midfielder, has been selected among the final 40 elite players for the NFF/FIFA Talent Development Scheme. The training camp, set to take place from November 4 to 10, 2024, at the NFF Technical Centre in Abuja, provides a platform for top young

The young Nigerian right back Josh Nichols joined Arsenal’s final training session at Emirates Stadium before their critical Premier League match against Liverpool. Arsenal, struggling with injuries, has had to bolster their ranks, leaving senior defenders Oleksandr Zinchenko, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior, and Ben White as the only experienced defensive options. This situation has created

Beyond Limit Football Academy celebrates a proud moment as Kparobo Arierhi, one of their star strikers, has been named to the Flying Eagles squad for the upcoming WAFU B U20 Championship in Lome, Togo. This call up is a significant milestone for Arierhi and highlights the academy’s success in developing young talent. Representing Nigeria in

Nigerian football continues its legacy of producing remarkable talent, and 2024 introduces a fresh group of promising young players destined to impact the international stage. Among the standout names, Gift Orban has captivated European clubs with his goal scoring finesse, while Victor Boniface’s performances in Germany’s Bundesliga highlight his versatility and power. In Turkey, Ibrahim