Youth Development

The final of the Oba Odeniran U17 football competition has been scheduled to take place in Ibadan. Organized by the Oyo State Chapter of the Nigeria Football Coaches Association, the event will see Mido FC from Ibadan North West Local Government face Mighty Stars Odinjo from Ibadan South East Local Government. The final is set […]

As part of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme TDS, the Nigeria Football Federation has completed a two week training program in Abuja for the National U15 Boys team, also known as the Future Eagles. The initiative aims to create a sustainable system for long term talent development in the country. Jibril emphasized the need for

Community Action Through Sports CATS Ladies showcased their prowess at the Southern Finals of the inaugural Girls Play Sports Football Tournament on Sunday, September 22, 2024, held at the New Maracana Stadium, Ajegunle, Lagos. They began the tournament with a commanding 4-0 victory over Adewale Babes, setting a dominant tone from the start. In their

The signing of Hamzat Balogun by Burnley is more than just a routine acquisition it represents the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and investing in players with untapped potential. After an impressive trial with the club’s U21 side, Balogun’s versatility and adaptability stood out. Capable of playing in five different positions primarily as a

Tayo Subuloye, wearing the captain’s armband, scored his first goal for Chelsea U18s in the U18 Premier League as his team secured a 6-2 victory against Aston Villa. Chelsea came from behind to claim their first win of the 2024-2025 season after starting with three consecutive losses. Subuloye, a 16 year old Nigerian talent, equalized

Christian Chigozie, a promising young central defender, made his mark in Luton Town’s 1-1 draw against Watford in an U17 Professional Development League Cup match. Chigozie, who became the youngest player to sit on Luton’s bench for a Premier League game last season, scored the opening goal in the 82nd minute, heading in a cross

Nigerian forward Adeshina Ibrahim Ayodele made an impressive debut in the UEFA Youth League for Lille U19, scoring a crucial goal in their 2-2 draw against Sporting Lisbon U19 at the GD Stadium Aurelio Pereira. The 18 year old striker led Lille’s attack and played the full 90 minutes, with his second half goal restoring

Adegbuyi Oluwakemi, one of the standout players in Lagos State’s 2-0 victory over Delta State at the ongoing 8th National Youth Games in Asaba, has shared the key factors behind their triumph. Adegbuyi, who plays for the junior squad of FC Robo Queens of Lagos, revealed that the team’s determination and unity were critical in

The Ayomidiran Foundation has announced a revamped schedule for its first ever Girls Play Sports Women’s Football Tournament, a significant step towards empowering young women and fostering sports development in Nigeria. On Friday, Hon. Ayo Omidiran, CEO of the foundation and Chairperson of the Organising Committee, expressed her excitement about the initiative, highlighting the use

The Lagos State Football Association LSFA has concluded the divisional playoffs for the 2023/2024 State Football League, paving the way for the eagerly awaited Super 5 tournament. This competition will determine which teams will represent Lagos State in the Nigeria Nationwide League One NLO Division 2 zonal qualifiers, set to take place from September 20-28