Youth Development and Scouting

After a standout performance at the AFRO ASIA U18 tournament in Bangkok, 14 year old Nigerian sensation Obi Chibuke Joseph is set to take on Europe’s top youth talents at the Dana Cup in Denmark and the Gothia Cup in Sweden later this year. Despite being significantly younger than most players in Bangkok, Joseph drew […]

Adebayo Dre is quickly becoming a name to watch within Manchester City’s prestigious youth academy. Although public information on the young Nigerian remains scarce, his presence at one of England’s top development programmes signals immense potential. Manchester City has a strong tradition of producing top-tier talent, and Dre now finds himself in an environment known

Nigerian youngster Otakoya Benjamin, who currently plays for the Celtic Academy in Scotland, has been named among the best midfielders at the recently concluded International Youth Cup held in England. The tournament featured several elite youth academies, and Otakoya’s performances stood out as some of the finest in the defensive midfield role. Despite Celtic Academy

Leicester City have offered a new professional contract to promising fullback Olabade Aluko, following his historic Premier League debut and a standout season with the club’s youth teams. Aluko, 18, made his top-flight bow during the Foxes’ final match of the season, coming on in the 89th minute against Bournemouth. By stepping onto the pitch,

Hosts Ogun State have booked their spot in the men’s football final at the 2024 National Sports Festival after a thrilling 2–1 win over the Golden Eaglets in the second semi-final of the tournament. Kwara State secured their place in the final earlier in the day, edging Kaduna 1–0 thanks to a well-taken goal by

Watford FC have demonstrated their faith in 18 year old Nigerian forward Kash Odiase by offering him a professional contract, despite a serious injury that sidelined him late in the 2024/25 season. The Championship club confirmed Odiase’s promotion from academy scholar to professional status in their official retained and released list. The promising attacker suffered

Super Eagles assistant coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has showered praise on Enugu Rangers midfielder Saviour Isaac, calling him “one of the best midfielders in Nigeria” after his call-up to the national squad for the upcoming Unity Cup. Isaac, 23, was included in the 26 man list announced for the friendly tournament but did not make the

Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League final against Manchester United may hold added significance for two emerging Nigerian talents, Damola Ajayi and Callum Olusesi, who have travelled with the squad to Bilbao for tonight’s showdown at San Mames Stadium. Though Victor Musa and Habeeb Ogunneye were not included in United’s travelling party, Ajayi and Olusesi took part

Birmingham City have confirmed the release of ten young players at the end of the 2024–2025 season, with Femi Olofinjana son of former Super Eagles midfielder Seyi Olofinjana among those set to depart. The 20 year old defender, who joined the club on a professional deal in July 2023 after leaving West Bromwich Albion, spent

Dominic Shedrack, a promising left-footed centre-back from Kogi State, Nigeria, is rapidly emerging as a standout talent on the international youth football scene. Currently developing his game at Mavlon Football Club, a Lagos-based academy known for producing top-tier prospects, Shedrack has garnered significant attention following his impressive performances during the academy’s recent European tour. Throughout