Youth Development

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 […]

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

Flamingos striker Janet Akekoromowei, nicknamed “Semenya,” is attracting significant international attention, with top Italian club Juventus expressing interest in the young star. A representative of the player recently attended a meeting with Juventus officials to discuss her potential availability. The 17 year old, who has also been linked with Bayern Munich, Stuttgart, and Chelsea, has