Youth Football

The TikiTaka Nigeria U17 team is set to depart for the Gothia Cup in Sweden on July 6. The 21 man squad, led by experienced coach Cornelius Monday, has received their entry visas. The team will also participate in Cup One in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of their preparation for the Gothia Cup. In the […]

The Nigerian U17 women’s team, known as the Flamingos, secured a commanding 4-1 victory over Liberia in the first leg of the final round of the 2024 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The match took place at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia. Goals from Shakirat Moshood, Peace Effiong, Chidi Harmony, and Blessing

Bassey Destiny of Yenagoa Local Government Area LGA was awarded the Best Defender title in the 7th edition of the Bayelsa U13 Kids Cup. Despite Yenagoa LGA’s 2-0 defeat to Nembe LGA in the final, Destiny’s impressive defensive skills earned him the prestigious award. Reflecting on his achievement, Destiny said, This award serves as motivation.

Gbemisola Yusuf, a fast rising Nigerian female football referee, has made significant strides in her career by officiating at the 2024 African Schools Football Championship in Zanzibar. Despite being an undergraduate at the University of Lagos, Yusuf’s exceptional skills and dedication have set a new standard for young referees in Nigeria. Yusuf officiated five matches

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets secured a place in the semi final of the WAFU B U17 Championship with a commanding 3-0 victory over Togo in their final Group B game. The match, initially scheduled for Wednesday, was postponed to Thursday morning due to heavy rain that rendered the University Stadium pitch unplayable. From the start, the

Golden Eaglets captain Simon Cletus has earned his second official Man of the Match Award after leading Nigeria to a 1-0 victory over Niger. Previously, he was named the best player in the opening Group B clash against Burkina Faso, which ended in a scoreless draw. The Mavlon FC attacking midfielder’s performance against Niger showcased

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

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,

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,