Youth Development

Golden Eaglets skipper Simon Cletus was named the official Man of the Match in the goalless draw against Burkina Faso. The Mavlon FC midfielder impressed with his creativity and composed performance in midfield. As an SS1 student, Cletus created a significant opportunity for his team at the 26 minute mark, which was not converted, and […]

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria face a series of challenges as they participate in the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifying tournament in Accra, Ghana. With limited preparation time following the late appointment of head coach Manu Garba, the team had to quickly adapt and get ready for the competition. Compounding their troubles, over half of

At just 17 years and 260 days old, David Ozoh made his mark as the youngest player to ever grace the pitch for Crystal Palace in the Premier League. His debut, an impressive feat against Newcastle United, marked the beginning of what looks to be a promising career in top flight football. David Ozoh, a

In an exclusive update reveals that Malaga CF has shown significant interest in Emmanuel Ukeyima, a 16 year old midfield maestro from Mighty Jets. The Spanish club has been closely monitoring Ukeyima, who has been compared to Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal. Plans for his assessment in Spain were postponed due to his commitments with

In a powerful display of football, the Ghanaian U17 team, the Black Starlets, asserted their strength with a convincing 2-0 victory over Niger in a preparatory match. This win comes ahead of the WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers, placing Ghana as a formidable host and a serious contender. The Black Starlets, who missed qualification for

In a decisive move, Coach Manu Garba has announced a 19 man squad for the upcoming WAFU B U17 AFCON qualifiers. With the event set to commence next Wednesday in Ghana, the squad has its sights on defending their title robustly. Their first challenge is against Burkina Faso at the University Stadium this coming Thursday,

Premier League club Manchester United has recently said goodbye to promising Nigerian striker Majid Balogun. The young footballer was among five U16 players honoured with a framed jersey as they parted ways with the Red Devils. Balogun, who did not sign a scholarship deal with Manchester United and had a stint training with Leeds United’s

David Stockbrink delivered a standout performance in FC Monglabach’s emphatic 5-2 victory over Suchtein in Sunday’s U19 league match. The Nigerian star was instrumental, scoring once and setting up three more goals. His contributions were crucial in reinforcing Monglabach’s leadership at the league’s summit. This eye-catching performance has not only solidified his reputation but also

The Nigerian U17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, will play their away match against Burkina Faso in a neutral venue at the Malian capital, Bamako. This decision comes after FIFA insisted that the Burkinabe team’s usual home venue in Ouagadougou does not meet the required standards for hosting international fixtures. The match is scheduled for Saturday,

In an electrifying semifinal of the Premier League Cup, Tottenham Hotspur U21s staged a remarkable comeback from three goals down to clinch a 4-3 victory over Nottingham Forest at Lamex Stadium, Stevenage. Nigerian forward Damola Ajayi was the standout performer, scoring in the stoppage time to secure the win on Thursday evening. Nottingham Forest appeared