Youth Football

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially opened applications for coaching positions with its youth national teams, calling on qualified tacticians to submit interest for roles with the Flying Eagles (U-20) and Golden Eaglets (U-17) programmes. The open call is part of the federation’s efforts to enhance development at age-grade levels and build strong leadership […]

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, the Falconets, have landed in Senegal ahead of the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against the Senegalese Lionesses. The crucial return match is set for this Saturday in Thies. The team touched down in Dakar in high spirits, focused on overturning the tie

Nigeria’s U-20 women’s team, the Falconets, will travel to Dakar, Senegal on Tuesday for the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie against the Senegalese Lionesses. The trip follows a narrow 1–0 first leg victory at home in Abeokuta. The return fixture in the third round of African qualification is

Nigeria has another opportunity to make history at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup, with the country’s young team set to represent African football on the global stage. The maiden edition of the tournament will see Nigeria compete against top youth sides from around the world as they aim for glory at a FIFA age-grade

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

Team Nigeria has been crowned world champions at the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup after securing a 1–0 victory over Rwanda in the final. The tournament, staged in Germany, featured participants from around the globe Nigeria qualified via the national finals and went on to out-perform other teams to claim the top prize. Nigeria’s triumph

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets wrapped up their WAFU B U17 campaign by securing the bronze medal with a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso. This victory ended their tournament on a high note. The goals came at critical junctures, giving Nigeria control of the match. Ahmed Yusuf was named the Man of the Match for a commanding

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were edged out 2-0 by Ghana in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U17 Championship, meaning the Black Starlets will represent their zone at the 2026 U-17 AFCON in Morocco. The goals came in the first half. Michael Awuli put Ghana ahead in the 26th minute, and Robinho Yao capitalised on

Mubarak Emmanuel Suleiman has made history by becoming the first player based in Nigeria to feature in the UEFA Youth League. He earned the distinction after signing with Slavia Prague and being included in the matchday squad for their U19/Youth League fixture. At 18 years old, Suleiman made the move from Right2Win Academy in Nigeria

Four young players eligible for Nigeria found the net in Friday’s Premier League 2 action, All Nigeria Soccer reports. Olabade Aluko captained Leicester City in their tough 6-3 loss to Tottenham Hotspur, getting his side’s first goal by weaving past two defenders before slotting home from a tight angle in the 21st minute. Chibuzo Nwoko