Youth Development

Former Remo Stars Ladies forward Kafayat Bashiru has etched her name into Turkish women’s football history after scoring nine goals in a single league match, smashing multiple scoring records in the process. The Nigerian striker’s prolific performance came in a Turkish women’s league fixture where she found the net nine times, a haul seldom seen […]

Two former Right 2 Win FC academy products are catching attention in Europe after being involved with SK Slavia Prague’s youth setup as part of their UEFA Youth League campaign. Right-back Chinedu Isaiah, who joined Slavia’s youth ranks on a five-year deal, has been included in the Slavia Praha U19 squad for elite youth fixtures,

The Abuja-based club 5D Global FC will stage a high-profile scouting tournament this December, aiming to showcase young footballing talents to scouts drawn from European football markets. Organisers say the event will attract scouts from Germany and Slovenia among others making it one of the most promising talent-hunting platforms on the domestic calendar. The tournament

Horvel Angels overturned the odds on Saturday, defeating defending champions Fosla Academy 2–0 to claim the 2025 HerGame Girls Football Championship. The Abuja-based side booked their place in the final with a convincing 2–0 semi-final win over Generation Next, thanks to a brace from forward Odide Lilian. Her first goal came shortly after the break

Kemi Adegbuyi, the young forward for FC Robo Queens, has declared her ambition, this season’s priority is to secure a place for her club in the NWFL Super Six. Adegbuyi emphasized that everything from her efforts to those of her teammates will be geared towards achieving that goal.  She also acknowledged the difficulties the team

A youth development and empowerment initiative, Brave Heart Football Academy, is turning heads within the Signals Barracks in the Mile‑2 area of Lagos. The academy is making a notable impression for its structured training and commitment to nurturing young talent. Founded by Godwin Okere, a former right-full-back for the now-defunct Soccer Warriors FC — a

Sulaiman Idris was voted Man of the Match after a standout performance, as Kolade Agunbiade netted a brace to power Awoniyi FC to a 2–0 victory over Golden Dollar. The match, held on Friday, saw Awoniyi FC secure all three points in a strong display. Idris’s consistent influence all over the pitch earned him the

Manchester City have secured a promising talent of Nigerian heritage Oketunde Elijah by signing him to a pre‑contract. Elijah, who progressed through youth development programmes at both Manchester United and City, has committed to the Premier League champions for the next phase of his career. He was reportedly evaluated over months by City’s technical staff, who were

Young Nigerian-heritage talent Al-Ameen Adegoke has committed his future to Manchester City, signing a pre-contract with the Premier League giants. Adegoke, who has impressed in his development years, trained with both Manchester United and Manchester City. But it was City who won him over, thanks to their evaluation of his technique, maturity, and tactical sense.

Nigeria’s emerging U15 talent, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, made an immediate impression upon arriving in London for his first training session with his new club. The 15 year old midfielder, already noted for his technical ability and vision on the ball, was described by club staff as “impressive from the off”, demonstrating maturity and composure beyond