Youth Development and Scouting

Janet Akekoromowei, popularly known as ‘Semenya,’ expressed optimism about the Flamingos’ chances of securing a win against Côte d’Ivoire in their next match at the WAFU B U17 Women’s Championship in Ghana. Semenya recently delivered a stellar performance, scoring a hat trick in Nigeria’s dominant 9-0 victory over Niger. “We will be gunning for victory […]

Janis Chime, a 16 year old midfielder eligible to represent the Super Falcons, made her senior debut for Charlton Athletic during their 4-0 victory over Lewes in the third round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. Charlton manager Karen Hills included Chime in the matchday squad, recognising her impressive form for the U21 team this

Rising Nigerian talent Jayden Adetiba showcased his skills once again, scoring for Arsenal U16s in a 2-2 draw against Manchester City. The 15 year old forward has been making waves in Arsenal’s youth setup and is touted as a star of the future. Drawing inspiration from football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Alex Iwobi, Adetiba aspires

Czech Republic players’ agent Daniel Smejkal has highlighted Nigeria’s immense potential for producing world class football talent, following his observations at the Lagos Supremacy Cup 2024. Speaking at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos, where the competition showcased the skills of players from 10 top grassroots clubs, Smejkal expressed optimism about Nigeria’s football future. Smejkal commended

Chizaram Ezenwata, a 16 year old striker with Nigerian roots, delivered a standout performance in Chelsea U17s’ 4-0 win over Fulham in the U17 Premier League Cup. Ezenwata scored twice, helping his team secure a spot in the quarterfinals as group winners, edging past Arsenal who faltered against Charlton Athletic. Ezenwata, whose father, Ndubisi Ezenwata,

The English Football Association has taken a step to secure promising Arsenal academy player Emerson Nwaneri, who has Nigerian roots, by inviting him to their U15 Talent Identification camp. Emerson, a schoolboy at Arsenal, is the younger brother of Ethan Nwaneri, who recently made history as the youngest Nigerian born player to score in the

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has promoted 18 year old Nigerian right back Josh Nichols to first team training ahead of their crucial Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest. The session, held at the Sobha Realty Training Centre on Friday, puts Nichols in contention for a spot in the matchday squad. With first choice fullbacks Kieran

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPC Ltd. has committed to collaborating with stakeholders to revamp and commercialise football in Nigeria. This announcement was made by the Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, during a meeting with representatives from the National Sports Commission NSC, International Management Group IMG, and AfroSport Network at the NNPC Towers.

Ahmed Musa, Nigeria’s most capped Super Eagles player, has lauded the N-Youth League Cup initiative, which provides U19 footballers across the country with a platform to showcase their talents. During a match between Kano Pillars U19 and Mighty Jets U19 at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, Musa watched as the home side secured a thrilling

The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation NSSF U15 Championship concluded with Enugu State emerging victorious in the boys’ category and Bayelsa State claiming the title in the girls’ category. Held in Abuja, this championship brought together teams from states including Adamawa, Niger, Kano, FCT, Enugu, and Bayelsa. Organised with support from the Nigeria Football Federation NFF,