Youth Development and Scouting

The Abuja-based club 5D Global FC will stage a high-profile scouting tournament this December, aiming to showcase young footballing talents to scouts drawn from European football markets. Organisers say the event will attract scouts from Germany and Slovenia among others making it one of the most promising talent-hunting platforms on the domestic calendar. The tournament […]

Kemi Adegbuyi, the young forward for FC Robo Queens, has declared her ambition, this season’s priority is to secure a place for her club in the NWFL Super Six. Adegbuyi emphasized that everything from her efforts to those of her teammates will be geared towards achieving that goal.  She also acknowledged the difficulties the team

A youth development and empowerment initiative, Brave Heart Football Academy, is turning heads within the Signals Barracks in the Mile‑2 area of Lagos. The academy is making a notable impression for its structured training and commitment to nurturing young talent. Founded by Godwin Okere, a former right-full-back for the now-defunct Soccer Warriors FC — a

Sulaiman Idris was voted Man of the Match after a standout performance, as Kolade Agunbiade netted a brace to power Awoniyi FC to a 2–0 victory over Golden Dollar. The match, held on Friday, saw Awoniyi FC secure all three points in a strong display. Idris’s consistent influence all over the pitch earned him the

Manchester City have secured a promising talent of Nigerian heritage Oketunde Elijah by signing him to a pre‑contract. Elijah, who progressed through youth development programmes at both Manchester United and City, has committed to the Premier League champions for the next phase of his career. He was reportedly evaluated over months by City’s technical staff, who were

Young Nigerian-heritage talent Al-Ameen Adegoke has committed his future to Manchester City, signing a pre-contract with the Premier League giants. Adegoke, who has impressed in his development years, trained with both Manchester United and Manchester City. But it was City who won him over, thanks to their evaluation of his technique, maturity, and tactical sense.

Nigeria’s emerging U15 talent, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, made an immediate impression upon arriving in London for his first training session with his new club. The 15 year old midfielder, already noted for his technical ability and vision on the ball, was described by club staff as “impressive from the off”, demonstrating maturity and composure beyond

A promising young talent is emerging from Lagos, as Ten-Over-Ten Academy’s JSS1 pupil Sherifat Moshood dreams of shaping her footballing future by fusing the traits of Nigeria’s two modern greats Asisat Oshoala and Victor Osimhen. In an exclusive chat with Sports247, Sherifat revealed that she draws inspiration from both superstars, hoping to merge their best

In a major boost for grassroots football development, six highly promising Nigerian youngsters have left the country for Russia to join FDC Vista—one of Europe’s most structured youth academies where football excellence is blended with education. The move, coordinated by renowned football agent and Delta State Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Sports, Mr. Paul Ojo

Young academy talent Kobi Ugbana of Chelsea FC has spoken with pride and excitement after meeting Nigeria’s defender Calvin Bassey, expressing his desire to one day don the national colours. The meeting came during a visit where Ugbana, who has close Nigerian heritage, seized the opportunity to discuss his ambitions. He told reporters: “I want