Youth Development and Scouting

Crystal Palace has updated its roster for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, confirming several key decisions concerning its players. Kelvin Agho, a former Nigeria U16 international, will leave the club as his contract concludes on June 30, 2024. Despite his promising stints on loan in Slovakia and Serbia, Agho did not make a first-team appearance for […]

Manchester United has confirmed that they will retain three Nigerian players, including right back Habeeb Ogunneye, for the upcoming season. Ogunneye, notable for being called up to nine first team games without playing, made significant strides in his development. Alongside him, Victor Musa and Max Oyedele, who have shown promise in the under21 squad, will

Richard Felix, representing Nembe Local Government Area, has been honoured as the Most Valuable Player in the seventh edition of the Bayelsa Kids Cup. Nembe LGA achieved a commendable 2-0 victory over Yenagoa LGA to win the 2024 championship, celebrated on Children’s Day, which adds special significance to their triumph. Felix expressed his delight and

Watford has revealed their contract decisions for two Nigerian players following the 2023-2024 season. Hamzat Balogun and Prince Sikiru are the focus of these decisions. Hamzat Balogun, a product of Manchester United’s youth team, has been released. He joined Watford in August 2021 and signed his first professional contract last summer. Balogun, known for his

The quarter final fixtures for the Women’s President Federation Cup have been unveiled, highlighting some exciting matchups. Delta Queens will face Sunshine Queens, following a recent 2-1 victory by Sunshine Queens in the Nigeria Women Football League. Nasarawa Amazons are set to compete against Remo Stars Ladies in another anticipated encounter. Eight time champions Rivers

The 7th edition of the Bayelsa Kids Cup concluded in grand style at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex in Yenagoa. Nembe Local Government Area LGA emerged victorious, defeating Yenagoa LGA with a scoreline of 2-0 in the final match. The event was attended by numerous dignitaries and enthusiastic football spectators. The tournament kicked off on

West Bromwich Albion has officially announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Among the players released is Ruben Shakpoke, son of former Super Eagles defender Jero Shakpoke. Ruben Shakpoke joined West Brom last summer after a successful trial but will be departing the club as they opted not to

Newly promoted Championship club Derby County has announced their retained and released list for the 2023-2024 season. Among the key discussions is the contract negotiation with Bayo Fapetu, a former Arsenal Hale End Academy product. Fapetu joined Arsenal in 2011 and spent ten years at the club before signing a scholarship with Derby County ahead

The Ondo State Government has announced its plans to invest in the Sunshine Stars youth team to develop local football talent. This decision follows the Sunshine Stars U17 team’s failure to advance to the playoff stage of the inaugural NPFL Youth League. During an unexpected visit to the team’s training ground, Hon. Saka Yusuf Ogunleye,

Championship club Sheffield Wednesday has announced their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2023-2024 season. Dominic Iorfa, son of former Super Eagles striker Dominic Iorfa Sr., is among the seven players offered new contracts. The other players include Barry Bannan, Cameron Dawson, Di’Shon Bernard, Liam Palmer, Will Vaulks, and Josh Windass. Dominic