The organisers of the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup have revealed the Nigerian squad set to compete in the prestigious tournament in Germany this October. The 10-player team earned their spots by excelling in national finals conducted across the country, under the supervision of VOE Foundation in partnership with FC Bayern Munich.
As one of ten nations confirmed for the world finals including the USA, Argentina, India and Rwanda Nigeria is aiming to defend their title on German soil. The players will travel to Munich in mid-October for training at Säbener Straße, followed by camp and the FIFA-style group and knockout matches at the Adi Dassler Sportplatz in Herzogenaurach.
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We are excited by Nigeria’s continued dominance in youth football, exemplified by this selection for the 2025 Bayern Youth Cup. Coming off success in previous editions including the 2023 win in Munich the team’s qualification reflects both talent and well-structured grassroots development.
This tournament is more than matches it’s a cultural experience. Training at Bayern’s iconic facilities and sharing tournament duties with peers from seven other countries connect sporting growth with character building.
For Nigerian football, representation here carries significant weight. It opens European pathways just ask Victor Orakpo and Daniel Francis, who both turned Boys’ Cup exposure into pro contracts in France and Germany.
We believe daily impacts from such opportunities are immense. They plant seeds of ambition and illustrate what’s possible with hard work and backing. With football’s global stage beckoning, this generation stands ready.
Did You Know?
- Nigeria is participating in the 2025 Youth Cup for the 11th time, underscoring consistent talent pipelines.
- At the 2023 finals in Munich, Nigeria claimed victory, while Solomon Moses earned ‘Best Goalkeeper’ in the top 16 players.
- Victor Orakpo, MVP of the 2022 tournament, earned a professional deal with Nice after joining Bayern’s World Squad.
- Daniel Francis, MVP in 2019, signed for Bayern Munich II and later moved on loan to Wacker Innsbruck.
- Since its inception in 2012, the Youth Cup has seen over 100,000 U16 players participate across 17 countries 20 of whom went on to pro contracts or national call-ups.
