Youth Development

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 […]

Nigeria’s U-20 football team, the Flying Eagles, is determined to secure a podium finish at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations as they face Egypt in the third-place playoff at the 30 June Stadium this Sunday. Head coach Aliyu Zubairu, speaking at a pre-match press conference, acknowledged the disappointment of missing the final but

Flying Eagles defender Odinaka Okoro expressed his disappointment following Nigeria’s 1-0 semi-final loss to South Africa at the U-20 AFCON 2025. Okoro acknowledged that missed chances, especially in the first half, were the key reasons behind the defeat. Despite the setback, he remains optimistic about Nigeria’s prospects in the third-place match against tournament hosts Egypt.

The much-anticipated clash between Nigeria and Senegal at the Egypt 2025 U-20 AFCON Quarter-final lived up to its billing, delivering a spectacle of football brilliance, tension, and drama. Both sides came into the match with strong group stage performances, setting the stage for a fiercely contested encounter. From the kickoff, Nigeria asserted their presence with

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

As Nigeria’s Flying Eagles gear up for their decisive Group B showdown at the CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, they’ll need to be especially wary of three standout players from Kenya who have already made a mark in the tournament. Lawrence Ouma, Kenya’s top performer so far, has scored in both of their group-stage

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria were held to a goalless draw by Morocco in their second Group B fixture at the ongoing 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Cairo. The highly anticipated clash failed to produce much excitement as both teams delivered a cautious and uninspiring performance, with neither side managing a shot on

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