Youth Development

Alhassan Yusuf: Rising as the Super Eagles' Newest Sensation

Alhassan Yusuf: Rising as the Super Eagles’ Newest Sensation

In January 2024, Alhassan Yusuf walked onto the AFCON stage as a last-minute call-up nobody outside Belgium had heard of. Within 68 minutes, all of Nigeria knew his name. Two years on, the Kano-born midfielder is an MLS regular, a national honour holder, and one of the more quietly extraordinary stories Nigerian football has produced

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NFF Invites Coaches to Apply for Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets Roles

NFF Invites Coaches to Apply for Flying Eagles and Golden Eaglets Roles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially opened applications for coaching positions with its youth national teams, calling on qualified tacticians to submit interest for roles with the Flying Eagles (U-20) and Golden Eaglets (U-17) programmes. The open call is part of the federation’s efforts to enhance development at age-grade levels and build strong leadership

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Falconets Arrive in Senegal Ahead of Vital World Cup Qualifier Second Leg

Falconets Arrive in Senegal Ahead of Vital World Cup Qualifier Second Leg

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have landed in Senegal ahead of the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against the Senegalese Lionesses. The crucial return match is set for this Saturday in Thies. The team touched down in Dakar in high spirits, focused on overturning the tie

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Falconets Fly to Dakar on Tuesday for Second Leg Against Senegal in U-20 WWCQ

Falconets Fly to Dakar on Tuesday for Second Leg Against Senegal in U-20 WWCQ

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, will travel to Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against the Senegalese Lionesses. The trip follows a narrow 1–0 first leg victory at home in Abeokuta. The return fixture in the third round of African qualification is

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NSC Applauds Team Nigeria After Davis Cup World Group II Qualification

NSC Applauds Team Nigeria After Davis Cup World Group II Qualification

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Team Nigeria on their historic qualification for the Davis Cup World Group II after an impressive performance against Uzbekistan in the World Group II Promotion Playoffs at the Lagos Lawn Tennis Club. Nigeria secured the result with an unassailable 3–1 lead late on Sunday, thanks to a decisive

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Falconets Star Akekoromowei Delays Europe Move for World Cup Qualifier

Falconets Star Akekoromowei Delays Europe Move for World Cup Qualifier

Falconets forward Janet Akekoromowei has put potential European transfer opportunities on hold to remain fully focused on helping Nigeria secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The 18 year old, linked with several top European clubs, is concentrating on the current campaign with the national U-20 side. Contrary to speculation, sources close

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Teenage Sensation Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba Leaves Aston Villa on Loan

Teenage Sensation Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba Leaves Aston Villa on Loan

Aston Villa teenage attacker Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba has joined West Bromwich Albion on loan until the end of the 2025/26 season, reports confirm. The 19 year old, who came through West Brom’s academy before moving to Villa, returns to The Hawthorns where he spent much of his youth development. Jimoh-Aloba impressed recently for Villa by making

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