Youth Development and Scouting

Wesley Okoduwa, the 15 year old son of former Nigeria U23 international Emmanuel Okoduwa, is on the brink of making Premier League history as the youngest player ever to feature for Wolverhampton Wanderers. This milestone is set against the backdrop of another young talent with Nigerian heritage, Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal, who currently holds the […]

In a sterling display of skill, Bosun Lawal, on loan from Celtic, has been heralded as a key performer in League One this week. His contributions were pivotal in Fleetwood Town’s 2-0 triumph over Northampton Town at Highbury Stadium, marking the club’s first victory since early March. The 20 year old Irish Nigerian defender not

The Ejiofor brothers David Obinna, Divine Ikenna, and Destiny Kosiso are currently the talk of Barcelona’s prestigious youth academy, La Masia, following their remarkable performances last Saturday. Each brother managed to score twice for their respective teams, showcasing their talent and making their family proud. David, the oldest at 14, plays for Cadete B and

In a spirited dash against time, newly minted coach Manu Garba is fervently assembling a squad capable of carrying Nigeria’s pride at the upcoming U17 AFCON sub regional qualifiers in Ghana next month. This comes after Garba, a favoured choice, officially reclaimed his role at the helm of Nigeria’s U17 team. With just a month

In a decisive Premier League 2 match, Chelsea’s development squad secured their spot in the title deciding playoffs with a commanding 4-0 victory over Aston Villa at Bodymoor Heath. England youth international with Nigerian heritage, Tyrique George, played a pivotal role in this triumph, contributing a goal in the second half that helped seal Chelsea’s

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has included two teenagers of Nigerian descent, Cam’ron Ismail and Ethan Nwaneri, in the first team’s training session ahead of their Premier League match against Manchester City. This move comes as the Gunners prepare for a significant clash at the Etihad Stadium, with Arsenal currently leading the Premier League standings. Cam’ron

Ajax Amsterdam is reportedly considering a move for Aston Villa’s young midfielder, Tim Iroegbunam, who is eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian heritage. The England U20 international has caught the eye of the Dutch Eredivisie giants following his impressive performances, particularly in the Europa Conference League and recent U20 League fixtures.

The international future of Ime Okon, a highly regarded defender with eligibility for both Nigeria and South Africa, has sparked considerable debate. Born in South Africa to a Nigerian father and a South African mother, the 20 year old Supersport United defender finds himself at a crossroads regarding his national team allegiance. Despite receiving a

Chido Obi Martin, Arsenal’s promising youth team striker with Nigerian heritage, has openly expressed his admiration for Manchester United’s in form striker, Rasmus Højlund. Both sharing Danish roots, Obi Martin looks up to Højlund, aspiring to emulate his success and possibly represent the Danish senior national team as Højlund does. At just 16 years old,

The German Football Association has unveiled its youth team rosters for the upcoming international matches in March, featuring four players of Nigerian descent poised to represent Germany. This announcement highlights the growing diversity and talent within Germany’s football ranks. At the U21 level, SC Freiburg’s goalkeeper Noah Atubolu, already an established choice for Germany’s U21s,