Youth Football

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have received a major boost in their quest to qualify for the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON after the Confederation of African Football CAF announced the expansion of the tournament from 12 to 16 teams. This change increases Nigeria’s chances of securing a spot in the competition, set to take […]

The 3rd Edition of the Hajia Dr. Aisha Bala Mohammed National Under 15 Boys Soccer Tournament has reached its semi final stage and will take place tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi. In the first semi final, host team Bauchi will face Katsina at 6:30 AM. With the

Chizaram Ezenwata, the son of former Gombe United star Ndubuisi Ezenwata, marked his FA Youth Cup debut with a stunning acrobatic volley as Chelsea U18s defeated Merstham 7-1 to advance to the fifth round. Chelsea’s Nigerian U18 coach, Hassan Sulaiman, fielded Ezenwata alongside Landon Emenalo, son of Michael Emenalo, and Olutayo Subuloye. Ezenwata, introduced in

The inaugural Coach Aliyu Zubairu U13 Kiddies Tournament has progressed to its semi-final stage, scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025. The competition, which began with 20 teams and over 200 young players with free registration, celebrates grassroots football development and honours Aliyu Zubairu, Head Coach of the Nigeria Flying Eagles and Technical Adviser of Elkanemi

Buruj Sports Academy in Ikorodu, Lagos, joyfully celebrated the return of 14 year old Raheem Salaudeen from a developmental tour in Morocco with Nigeria’s U15 national team. The academy organised a warm welcome for Salaudeen, highlighting the pride they take in his achievements. Salaudeen was one of 26 players selected through a rigorous three-phase process

The Flying Eagles are set to compete in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, a key tournament for qualification to the U20 World Cup in Chile. Previously, South Africa was named as the host country, but CAF has officially reassigned the tournament to Côte d’Ivoire. Rumours had suggested Egypt, which

Flamingos coach Bankole Olowookere has bolstered the team’s attack by including Super Falcons striker Janet Akekoromowei, also known as “Semenya,” for the upcoming WAFU B tournament in Ghana, which kicks off this Thursday. The Nasarawa Amazons forward recently made her senior debut for the Super Falcons against Algeria and has also represented Nigeria at the

Ikorodu City FC’s Onyegbulam Chibuike Prestige has expressed appreciation for the ongoing Lagos Supremacy Cup 2024, noting its significant benefits for young players. Speaking after a demanding 2-2 draw against Broad City FC, Onyegbulam shared that the competition provides vital experience and helps players stay focused on their aspirations. While admitting the physical strain of

The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph, has called for greater participation of children in sports as Ondo State emerged the overall winner of the 1st Basic Education School Sports BESS Games held in Abuja. The tournament, which took place from November 6–15, 2024, featured over 1,000 pupils from 25 states, including the

Spanish born Nigerian forward Victor Musa made a memorable debut in the EFL Trophy by scoring a remarkable back-heel goal for Manchester United U21s, though the team ultimately suffered a 4-1 defeat to League One side Huddersfield Town. The match at John Smith’s Stadium featured four players of Nigerian heritage, including Musa and teammate Habeeb