Youth Development

James Arinze has officially joined FC Midtjylland, continuing the successful partnership between FC Ebedei and the Danish champions. The young midfielder will train with the U19 squad, fresh from their participation in the Dallas Cup. Arinze’s transition from striker to midfielder at FC Ebedei has been pivotal in his development, and his skills have now […]

Manchester United, AC Milan, and Borussia Dortmund are among the European giants vying for the signature of 17 year old Nigerian striker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, who has made a name for himself with impressive performances at the 2024 European U17 Championship. Adejenughure scored four goals in four matches, finishing as the tournament’s second top scorer. The

To bolster athlete development in the state, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, has announced the recruitment of 60 new coaches across various sports disciplines. This initiative, endorsed by Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu, underscores the state’s commitment to fostering athletic talent and achieving sporting excellence. The newly appointed coaches, selected

English Premier League giants Chelsea are set to confirm that Super Eagles eligible winger Tyrique George has committed his future to the club by signing a new contract. Respected Italian transfer market reporter Fabrizio Romano shared on social media that the England U18 international with Nigerian heritage signed the new deal with Chelsea on Friday.

The Nigerian U17 women’s team, known as the Flamingos, secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Liberia in the first leg of the final round of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The match took place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Peace Effiong, Chidi Harmony, and Blessing

Brentford Football Club is committed to securing the talents of Daniel Oyegoke, an Arsenal Academy graduate with Nigerian roots. The Premier League club has extended a fresh contract offer to the promising fullback. Despite not yet debuting in the senior squad, Oyegoke’s potential has earned him call ups for key matches, highlighting his growing importance

Crystal Palace has updated its roster for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, confirming several key decisions concerning its players. Kelvin Agho, a former Nigeria U16 international, will leave the club as his contract concludes on June 30, 2024. Despite his promising stints on loan in Slovakia and Serbia, Agho did not make a first-team appearance for

Manchester United has confirmed that they will retain three Nigerian players, including right back Habeeb Ogunneye, for the upcoming season. Ogunneye, notable for being called up to nine first team games without playing, made significant strides in his development. Alongside him, Victor Musa and Max Oyedele, who have shown promise in the under21 squad, will

Richard Felix, representing Nembe Local Government Area, has been honoured as the Most Valuable Player in the seventh edition of the Bayelsa Kids Cup. Nembe LGA achieved a commendable 2-0 victory over Yenagoa LGA to win the 2024 championship, celebrated on Children’s Day, which adds special significance to their triumph. Felix expressed his delight and

Bassey Destiny of Yenagoa Local Government Area LGA was awarded the Best Defender title in the 7th edition of the Bayelsa U13 Kids Cup. Despite Yenagoa LGA’s 2-0 defeat to Nembe LGA in the final, Destiny’s impressive defensive skills earned him the prestigious award. Reflecting on his achievement, Destiny said, This award serves as motivation.