Youth Development and Scouting

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

Southampton’s rising star Nicholas Oyekunle has matched Chido Obi’s record as the all-time top scorer in the U18 Premier League after finding the net in a 3-0 victory over Reading. The 18 year old Nigerian forward converted a penalty early in the second half to notch his 37th league goal, equalling Obi’s milestone. Oyekunle’s strike

Spain appear to have edged ahead of Nigeria in the pursuit of Elche’s promising left-footed goalkeeper Owen Bosch Lopez, despite the teenager’s Nigerian eligibility through his parents. Born in Valencia, Lopez has impressed with his performances for Elche’s youth teams and caught the attention of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, earning an invitation to a

Former Super Eagles striker Benedict Akwuegbu is optimistic about his club, Ben Akwuegbu FC, securing a spot in the Nigeria National League NNL following their perfect start in the ongoing Nationwide League One (NLO) playoffs in Jos. The “Austria Bomber,” who serves as the club’s President and main financier, has seen his team dominate the

Victor Osimhen’s journey from Lagos streets to global stardom is serving as a powerful inspiration for 16 year old Alynho Haidara, the current top scorer at the 2025 U17 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON in Morocco. Haidara, who represents Côte d’Ivoire, has scored six goals so far accounting for 60% of his nation’s total in

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has praised Nigerian-Swiss utility player Isaac Schmidt for his impressive versatility and professional attitude, despite limited playing time since arriving at the club last summer. The 25 year old joined Leeds from Swiss side St. Gallen on deadline day and signed a four year contract. Speaking at a pre-match press

Kano-born striker Umar Abubakar delivered another standout performance by scoring twice in KAA Gent youth team’s dominant 4-0 win over Lyra Lierse Berlaar in the Belgian youth league. His brace takes his season tally to 19 goals, underlining his status as one of Nigeria’s brightest U-20 attacking prospects in Europe. Abubakar’s consistent finishing and movement