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Italy Calling! — Buruj Midfield Stars Raheem Salaudeen, Fawas Adeleke Shortlisted by European Scouts After Stunning U-20 Tournament Performances
Buruj Football Club’s rising stars Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke have taken another giant step toward international football after emerging among the shortlisted players selected by European scouts during the prestigious Italian Consulate General U-20 Football Tournament Cup 2026.
The talented midfield duo produced outstanding performances throughout the competition, dazzling spectators and scouts alike with their creativity, composure, intelligence, and attacking brilliance in midfield.
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Their performances did not go unnoticed.
Following the conclusion of the scouting phase of the tournament, both players were officially identified among the competition’s most promising young talents and are now being considered for a potential football development opportunity in Italy.
The tournament, organized to create international pathways for talented Nigerian footballers, has become one of the most important youth football showcases in the country, attracting scouts and football development partners from Europe.
For Buruj Football Club, the recognition of Raheem and Fawas represents another major breakthrough in the academy’s growing reputation for producing elite young talents capable of competing on the global stage.
A major highlight of the initiative is the opportunity for selected players to travel to Italy for a two-week football trial programme, where they will further showcase their abilities while gaining international exposure and professional development experience.
The Grand Finale of the competition is scheduled for 7th June 2026, where participating teams and exceptional players will receive awards and recognition for their performances during the tournament.
Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, already regarded as one of the academy’s leading young prospects, continues to strengthen his profile with consistent performances, leadership qualities, and national youth team experience.
Fawas Ayomide Adeleke has also continued to attract attention with his technical quality, attacking vision, and ability to influence games at crucial moments.
Together, both midfielders are becoming symbols of Buruj Football Club’s ambitious football project and its commitment to producing future Nigerian and international stars.
For Buruj Football Club, Italy may just be the next chapter in a rapidly growing success story.
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NDC should inaugurate Presidential Campaign Council, name Rufai Oseni spokesman – Lere Olayinka
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka on Wednesday charged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, to release its Presidential Campaign Council list.
Olayinka said the NDC should release the list of the council members so that television personality, Rufai Oseni could be named as spokesperson.
In a post on X, he wrote: “Peter Obi’s NDC should release its Presidential Campaign Council so that Rufai Oseni can officially assume his position as Spokesperson. Ko ju bee lo.”
Olayinka had earlier released the list of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, which drew criticism from some television personalities.
Faulting their criticisms, Olayinka posted on X: “Of all the people whose names were published yesterday as members of the PBAT/APC Presidential Campaign Council’s Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications, @ayomairoese of @ARISEtv Morning Show only saw Lere Olayinka.
“I hope this one dey sleep well with her husband on top Lere Olayinka’s ‘No Gree For Anybody’s’ style like this.”
The NDC had disclosed plans to inaugurate its Presidential Campaign Council on October 20.
National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas said the party was ready to match the APC “fire for fire.”
NDC should inaugurate Presidential Campaign Council, name Rufai Oseni spokesman – Lere Olayinka
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BEYOND THE STARPOWER! Why Nigeria’s Bench Stars Just Proved the Super Falcons Are Ready for Morocco!
When ten-time African champions Nigeria completed a resounding 7-0 aggregate demolition of Comoros to advance in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Qualifiers, headlines immediately fixated on captain Rasheedat Ajibade’s early injury forced by a heavy first-half collision.
Yet, while anxious eyes watched Ajibade make way for Folashade Ijamilusi, the real story unfolding at Ikenne was a masterclass in tactical depth that should terrify their next opponents, Morocco.
Rather than crumbling under pressure after their talismanic leader left the pitch, Nigeria demonstrated lethal squad versatility. After a tense 40-minute struggle, Uchenna Kanu capitalised on an error by Comoros goalkeeper Aicha Said to set up Toni Payne for the opener.
However, the second-half introduction of Blessing Okpe for Gift Monday completely transformed the team’s attacking intensity.
Okpe brilliantly dazzled past two defenders on the flank to set up Payne’s second, before Ijamilusi delivered a picture perfect cross for Kanu to head home. Okpe then drew a foul in the 71st minute, allowing Christy Ucheibe to comfortably convert from the penalty spot to seal an emphatic 5-0 victory.
This ruthless performance sent a clear message across the continent. While media narratives paint Ajibade’s setback as a devastating blow, the bench unit showed that the Super Falcons possess terrifying offensive depth.
The ability of substitute players to step up and dismantle opposition defensive structures so effortlessly proves Nigeria is no longer dependent on individual stardom.
As the Super Falcons prepare for a tricky two-legged third-round battle against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco, their tactical flexibility will be their ultimate weapon.
Morocco may hope to exploit a captain-less side, but Nigeria’s explosive bench options have just shown that their tactical depth can destroy any game plan.
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