Youth Development

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

Fola Onanuga, a promising Nigerian midfielder at Liverpool, has been nominated for the club’s prestigious Goal of the Month award for April 2024. His nomination comes following an exceptional goal scored against Newcastle United in an Under 18 Premier League match on April 16. The 17 year old, who has been a regular feature for

Danish born Nigerian striker Chidozie Martin Obi made headlines with a stunning seven goal performance for Arsenal’s Under 18s in a dominant 9-0 victory over Norwich. The 16 year old prodigy kicked off the scoring spree in less than a minute into the game and quickly added two more to complete a hat trick by

The Golden Eaglets intensified their training efforts for the forthcoming U17 AFCON qualifiers with notable wins against Mailantarki and P Sport. The Nigerian U17 squad commenced their winning streak with a solid 2-0 victory over Mailantarki, followed by a decisive 6-0 triumph against P-Sport. Under the guidance of Coach Manu Garba, the team has achieved