Youth Development

Chizaram Ezenwata, the son of former Gombe United star Ndubuisi Ezenwata, marked his FA Youth Cup debut with a stunning acrobatic volley as Chelsea U18s defeated Merstham 7-1 to advance to the fifth round. Chelsea’s Nigerian U18 coach, Hassan Sulaiman, fielded Ezenwata alongside Landon Emenalo, son of Michael Emenalo, and Olutayo Subuloye. Ezenwata, introduced in […]

Blessed Stars Football Academy concluded its four day scouting tournament in Jos, Plateau State, as part of an extensive 2025 talent search initiative. The tournament attracted over 16 teams and 268 players, showcasing the Academy’s dedication to identifying Nigeria’s next generation of football talent. Talented players from this event will join others scouted in Lafia

Mercy Akide Udoh, the first African woman to play professional football outside the continent and the 1999 CAF African Woman Player of the Year, hosted a scouting camp in Uyo on January 8, 2025. The initiative, titled “Play 2 Learn,” aims to identify and support talented young female footballers aged 15-20 by offering them opportunities

The inaugural Coach Aliyu Zubairu U13 Kiddies Tournament has progressed to its semi-final stage, scheduled for Friday, January 10, 2025. The competition, which began with 20 teams and over 200 young players with free registration, celebrates grassroots football development and honours Aliyu Zubairu, Head Coach of the Nigeria Flying Eagles and Technical Adviser of Elkanemi

Crystal Palace has confirmed the return of Malcolm Ebiowei from his loan stint at EFL Championship club Oxford United. Initially expected to remain at Oxford for the entire season, the 2019 Golden Eaglets invitee cut his loan short due to limited playing opportunities, logging only 186 minutes across six matches and making just one start.

English Premier League side Bournemouth are close to finalising the signing of American-born Nigerian defender Matai Akinmboni from DC United. According to Sky Sports UK, the deal is valued at £1 million plus add-ons, and the 18 year old centre back is expected to arrive in the United Kingdom within the next 24 hours. Akinmboni

A Manchester United scout attended the Estádio do Dragão on Saturday as Porto dominated Boavista with a 4-0 victory in the Liga Portugal. According to a report by O Jogo, relayed by Sport Witness, it remains unclear which player the Red Devils monitored during the match. United’s new head coach, Ruben Amorim, has reportedly requested

Crystal Palace has decided to recall talented Nigerian striker Ademola Ola-Adebomi from his loan spell at Belgian club SK Beveren. The decision comes after the young forward faced challenges in Belgium, including limited game time and difficulty finding form. Ola-Adebomi, who came through Crystal Palace’s youth system, has yet to make his senior debut for

Dapo Mebude, a Nigerian-born forward, has shared insights about his time at Rangers, where he earned a first team call up under Steven Gerrard after a remarkable hat trick in a U20 match. The 22 year old, now playing for Dunfermline Athletic in the Scottish Championship, recalled the pivotal moment that jumpstarted his professional career.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called up two inform Nigerian academy players, Nathan Butler Oyedeji and Andre Harriman Annous, to first team training ahead of the Premier League match against Ipswich Town on Friday. This decision comes after injuries sidelined key wingers Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling. Butler Oyedeji, the Arsenal U21 captain, has been