Youth Development

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.

The Nigeria Schools Sports Federation NSSF President, Olabisi Joseph, has called for greater participation of children in sports as Ondo State emerged the overall winner of the 1st Basic Education School Sports BESS Games held in Abuja. The tournament, which took place from November 6–15, 2024, featured over 1,000 pupils from 25 states, including the

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,

Spanish born Nigerian forward Victor Musa made a memorable debut in the EFL Trophy by scoring a remarkable back-heel goal for Manchester United U21s, though the team ultimately suffered a 4-1 defeat to League One side Huddersfield Town. The match at John Smith’s Stadium featured four players of Nigerian heritage, including Musa and teammate Habeeb

The sports director of Sweden’s IFK Goteborg, Stig Torbjornsen, has embarked on a scouting trip to Abuja with the ambition of discovering a new talent akin to Alhassan Yusuf. Yusuf, a Super Eagles midfielder, launched his career at IFK Goteborg after being scouted at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. Since then, he has gone on

Kingsley Udoh, former defender for Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets who triumphed at the 2007 FIFA U17 World Cup, is now pursuing a fresh start through coaching after his playing career hit a roadblock. The 33 year old former Akwa United, Heartland, Kano Pillars, and Sunshine Stars player has been struggling financially and is finding it challenging