Youth Development

Crystal Palace striker Ademola Ola Adebomi is set to join Belgian Challenger Pro League side SK Beveren on loan, according to South London Press &amp Mercury. SK Beveren secured his services, fending off competition from several English Football League clubs including Stockport County, Stevenage, Fleetwood Town, Wycombe Wanderers, and Bromley. The loan move is aimed […]

The National Youth Soccer Association NYSA has temporarily halted the 16th edition of the Inter States Emeka Anyaoku U16 football tournament due to nationwide protests that began on Thursday, August 1, 2024. The tournament is set to resume on Saturday, August 17, 2024, across six geopolitical zones. NYSA Publicity Secretary Ifeanyi Chukwudi emphasized that the

Stade de Reims has announced the signing of young defender Amos Ochoche from Sporting Supreme of Abuja. Ochoche has agreed to a two year contract with the French club, running until 2026. Ochoche will join the Pro 2 group at Reims, where he is expected to continue his development and gain valuable experience. Reims expressed

Premier League club West Ham United has announced that Nigerian wing-back Emeka Adiele has signed a new contract with the team. The versatile fullback celebrated his seventeenth birthday on July 31 by signing his first professional contract. Made his debut in the U18 Premier League at age 15. Played his first game in the Premier

Mohammed Bangoura, a promising 19 year old talent from Guinea-Conakry, has signed with the top Swiss side FC Zurich. Bangoura honed his skills at Nigeria’s renowned 36 Lion Football Club, known for its rigorous player development program. For three years, Bangoura trained in Lagos under the strict and regimented guidance of 36 Lion FC. The

In a thrilling final, Shuffle Select Football Academy stunned Arewa Warrior Football Academy to win the Agege U15 Developmental Championship. The match, held at the NYSC Camp football pitch in Iyana Ipaja, Alimosho, Lagos, ended in a 5-4 penalty shootout victory for Shuffle Select after a goalless draw in regulation time. Despite Arewa Warrior entering

Slovak Fortuna Liga club AS Trenčín is set to confirm the signing of another promising Nigerian talent, Yakubu Adams Mustapha, following their acquisition of Sani Suleiman. The 19 year old midfielder from Plateau United has agreed to personal terms and will soon join AS Trenčín on a two-year contract until the summer of 2026. Mustapha

Josh Nichols, a 17 year old quad national fullback, made his unofficial debut for Arsenal’s first team in their pre season encounter against Bournemouth, much to the delight of his Nigerian mother. Mikel Arteta brought on Nichols in the 78th minute for Ben White with the score level. Arsenal opened the scoring in the 17th

Best Talent FC of Mowe emerged as champions of the inaugural GreenLock Summer Football Pre Season tournament, held at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. They secured a 2-0 victory over Green Lock FC, thanks to goals from their prolific striker, Azeez Tijani, in both halves of the match. This win handed the host

Kirfi Local Government Area emerged victorious at the 2nd Bauchi State Sports Festival, clinching the top spot with 25 gold, 19 silver, and 12 bronze medals after 10 days of competition at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. Al Kaleri LG secured second place with 9 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze, while Bauchi LG took