Local Clubs and Academies - Football In Nigeria

32 Teams Set for 8th Ibro-Peckham Marlians Cup Defending Champions Miss Out

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / October 11, 2025

The 8th edition of the Ibro-Peckham Marlians Football Championship is set to commence in early November 2025, with 32 grassroots teams vying for glory in Ifo, Ogun State. This year’s tournament, organised by the Ifo Football Council, promises to showcase the best of local talent and community spirit. Matches will take place at the Nawarudeen […]

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Nigeria’s Youth Football Must Be Built from the Ground Up, Foundation Insists

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / October 10, 2025

Following Nigeria’s 4–0 defeat to Argentina in the recent U‑20 match, Lawrence Okonji, founder of the Play More Football Foundation, has urged urgent attention for grassroots football development. Okonji explained that one of the foundation’s primary goals is to close the gap in early‑training and mentoring young players across the country. He said that his

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Ukwa Village Edges Out Idung Udofa as Eket Ward 2 Unity Cup Intensifies

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / October 8, 2025

A tight contest in Eket saw Ukwa Village defeat Idung Udofa to advance their campaign in the Ward 2 Urban Unity Cup. The match added fresh excitement as the community tournament continued its course. In what was described as a tense affair, Ukwa managed to break the deadlock and maintain control of the game, despite

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Ranchers Bees Arrange Abuja Friendlies As 2025/26 NNL Season Looms

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / October 1, 2025

Kaduna-based NNL side Ranchers Bees have scheduled two pre-season friendly matches in Abuja to prepare for the 2025/26 campaign. The club will take on EFCC FC on October 4, followed by a clash with City FC Abuja on October 5. These games are designed to sharpen tactics and build cohesion ahead of Ranchers Bees’ league

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Defending champs bow out early as 1xCup Wild Card round ends

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 19, 2025

A surprise turn of events has unfolded in the 1xCup 2025, as the reigning champions FC Bethel Sporting have failed to defend their title, crashing out during the Wild Card round. Bethel, who lifted the trophy in 2024, were unable to advance, meaning a new champion will be crowned this year. Only two of last

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NNL Abandons Super 8 Playoff, Sets November Kick-off for 2025/26 Season

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 17, 2025

The Nigeria National League (NNL) has officially scrapped the Super 8 promotional playoff and confirmed that the 2025/26 season will kick off in November. The decision was announced amid concerns over fixture congestion and logistical challenges. Although the Super 8 format has often been used to determine promotion to the NPFL, league organisers cited scheduling

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36 Lion, Beyond Limits and Others Ready for 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 13, 2025

Six academy teams including Beyond Limits Football Academy and 36 Lion FC are set to compete in the 2025 Lagos Supremacy Cup, a showdown billed as a major “battle for Lagos supremacy,”. The event also features Broad City FC, Dino SC, Charlesann FC, and Ikorodu City, all promising to bring exciting young talent to the

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Kwara Academy Grants Scholarships to Five Rising Football Talents

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 10, 2025

Five promising young footballers have been awarded scholarships by Kwara Football Academy in recognition of their outstanding performances. The academy confirmed that the beneficiaries were selected after excelling during recent trials and training programmes. Officials stated the scholarships would cover education, training, and welfare, giving the players a chance to balance academics with the demands

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1xCup 2025: Ikorodu City, ISAGT Reach Quarters as Wild Card Race Heats Up

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / September 7, 2025

The Group Stage of the 1xCup 2025 saw dramatic developments in Week 4, with Ikorodu City FA and ISAGT securing quarter-final berths, while the race for the coveted Wild Card spots grew more thrilling. Ikorodu City FA earned their passage with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Young Strikers FA. The Lagos side trailed after conceding

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DSL Winter Edition 2025: Nigeria’s Rising Stars Set for Kick-off

By Kelechi / Local Clubs and Academies / August 29, 2025

The much anticipated 2025 Winter Edition of the Dynasty Scouting League (DSL) arrives this March, promising yet another chapter in the development of Nigeria’s emerging football talents. Season 1 officially kicks off on Thursday, 6 March, at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode. Immaculate FC enter with high hopes, led by defender Agu Ebuka,

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