Youth Football

The WAFU-B council has officially shifted hosting rights for the 2025 Under-17 Boys Championship from Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire. The decision was prompted by ongoing renovation work at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, rendering one of the initial venues unavailable. Originally slated for Ogun State at the Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta and Remo […]

The excitement of grassroots football once again lit up Ifo, Ogun State, as the fourth edition of the Bavis Summer Camp officially commenced this August, bringing together budding talents and passionate supporters. Families, sports lovers, and community members have been turning out in numbers to back their favourite teams and celebrate the rise of future

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets triumphed 3–2 over Bandex Football Academy of Kebbi State in a spirited test match on Friday, maintaining their unbeaten run in warm-up fixtures ahead of the WAFU B U-17 tournament scheduled for September in Abeokuta. Despite trailing 2–1 at half-time, the Eaglets returned to the field with renewed determination and secured victory

The 2025 Ogun State Under-19 Football League officially began on Saturday, August 2, across three venues Abeokuta, Sagamu, and Ilaro—with 21 youth teams competing in the first round of fixtures. The event is part of the Nationwide League One (NLO) youth development initiative. At the Abeokuta centre (MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto), 7 Stars FC

In a dramatic quarter-final encounter at the 2025 CAF African Schools Football Championship, Nigeria’s Future Eagles were eliminated by Sudan following a 3-3 draw that led to a penalty shootout. Sudan triumphed 5-4 in the shootout, securing their place in the semi-finals. The match, held at the University of Ghana in Accra, showcased intense competition

Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has applauded his side’s character after a resilient 1‑1 draw against hosts Ghana in the opening match of the WAFU B U‑20 tournament. Nigeria fought back strongly in a fiercely contested match, showcasing mental strength and determination on home soil in Ghana. He praised the squad’s adaptability and fighting spirit, stating

Oluwasomidotun “Dotun” Ogunkoya, aged 16, currently represents the Dallas Hornets MLS 2 side and has earned a spot in the Gothia Cup in Sweden after impressing during his tenure at Valencia FC Academy in Spain. Ogunkoya spent a year in Valencia’s youth setup, where his pace, technique and maturity stood out against talented peers. Academy coaches

Liverpool’s emerging star, Emoefeme Odudu, finished as top scorer at the prestigious Portugal UnderCup in Monção, as their U11s clinched the title in a thrilling tournament. The event featured over 3,800 players across multiple age groups, with Liverpool joining top European youth clubs for two weekends of intense competition. Odudu’s fluid movement, eye for goal

The organisers of the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup have revealed the Nigerian squad set to compete in the prestigious tournament in Germany this October. The 10-player team earned their spots by excelling in national finals conducted across the country, under the supervision of VOE Foundation in partnership with FC Bayern Munich. As one of ten nations confirmed

Rangers International FC’s U16 midfielder, Anyalechi Samson, has been turning heads with his exceptional vision, flair, and football IQ during the club’s youth development sessions in Lagos. The young talent’s performances have caught the attention of coaches and scouts alike, marking him as a promising prospect in Nigerian football. Samson’s ability to read the game