Youth Development and Scouting

Borussia Mönchengladbach has shown strong interest in Arsenal’s promising tri national forward, Nathan Butler Oyedeji. Eligible to play for Nigeria, England, and Saint Vincent, the 21 year old has caught the eye of the Bundesliga club after standout performances in Arsenal’s academy games this season. Mönchengladbach scouts have reportedly been following Butler Oyedeji’s progress, especially […]

At just 22, Nnamdi Frank has become a notable figure in the Nigeria Premier Football League, representing Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi. Standing at an impressive 6’7″, Frank combines his towering presence with deft ball handling skills, making him a challenging opponent for strikers in any aerial duel. Often called the Gentle Giant, his defensive

In a significant step for Nigerian football development, five talented players from GreenLock FC in Abuja have joined Gulf United FC in the United Arab Emirates UAE. The players Ashiru Ibrahim, Daniel Odumu, Hamed Traore, Taofiq Yekini, and Opeyemi Falade were carefully selected by GreenLock’s scouting team, marking a new partnership aimed at providing promising

Cam’ron Ismail, a promising 17 year old Arsenal defender, is leaning toward representing Egypt internationally, despite being eligible for Nigeria through his father and England by birth. Born in Islington, London, Ismail has accepted a call up to the Egypt U20s training camp, which runs from October 7 to October 15. This development places Egypt

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced the launch of the NFF Monthly Awards, aimed at recognizing the outstanding achievements of Nigerian football players across various leagues, including the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL. These awards are set to honour brilliance, passion, and dedication in the sport. The categories for the awards include Player of

As part of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme TDS, the Nigeria Football Federation has completed a two week training program in Abuja for the National U15 Boys team, also known as the Future Eagles. The initiative aims to create a sustainable system for long term talent development in the country. Jibril emphasized the need for

The signing of Hamzat Balogun by Burnley is more than just a routine acquisition it represents the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in players with untapped potential. After an impressive trial with the club’s U21 side, Balogun’s versatility and adaptability stood out. Capable of playing in five different positions primarily as a

Tayo Subuloye, wearing the captain’s armband, scored his first goal for Chelsea U18s in the U18 Premier League as his team secured a 6-2 victory against Aston Villa. Chelsea came from behind to claim their first win of the 2024-2025 season after starting with three consecutive losses. Subuloye, a 16 year old Nigerian talent, equalized

Christian Chigozie, a promising young central defender, made his mark in Luton Town’s 1-1 draw against Watford in an U17 Professional Development League Cup match. Chigozie, who became the youngest player to sit on Luton’s bench for a Premier League game last season, scored the opening goal in the 82nd minute, heading in a cross

The Ayomidiran Foundation has announced a revamped schedule for its first ever Girls Play Sports Women’s Football Tournament, a significant step towards empowering young women and fostering sports development in Nigeria. On Friday, Hon. Ayo Omidiran, CEO of the foundation and Chairperson of the Organising Committee, expressed her excitement about the initiative, highlighting the use