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NPFL/LaLiga U15 tournament: I’ll buy land with my N100k – Plateau Utd’s Sumfat Julius

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Remo Stars academy boys Beyond Limits were last weekend crowned champions of the 2023 NPFL and LaLiga U-15 Promises. Beyond Limits defeated Plateau United’s Mees Palace1-0 to make it back-to-back wins in the NPFLU-15 competition at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun state.

LaLiga Ambassador in Nigeria, Mutiu Adepoju said the tournament was a huge success as the youthful teams were worthy ambassadors of their various clubs.

“We had 16 teams that started but it was Remo Stars and Plateau United that got to the final.”

He observed that the standard of the tournament which was sponsored by MTN Nigeria was awesome and the final was top-notch. He said there was not much that differentiated the two teams. “The two teams played good football and the lucky side won”.

The former Super Eagles star insisted, “it could have been anybody’s game. It’s just that the Remo boys used the opportunity they had.”

He couldn’t hold back his joy as a LaLiga Ambassador. “For La Liga, this means a lot. LaLiga is passionate about developing the game from the grassroots. This is one of the ways LaLiga can contribute to Nigeria football and that is what we are doing.

“We saw good players emerge, there is one from Remo Stars who scored 10 goals in this edition. It’s improving, we are having more goals and new stars are emerging.”

Proprietor of Remo Stars Kunle Soname was all smiles after the match which was decided by a lone goal scored by 10-goal hero, Opeyemi Yusuf in the second half of the exciting encounter.

“It means a lot to us at Remo Stars, first it shows that what we are doing is good, at least we are on the right track. We are very proud of our achievements. Emerging the best among the best U15 teams in the country back-to-back is worthy of emulation.”

Soname was not flattered by the stylish manner the two teams performed in the final as he considered the standard of this year’s championship was not higher than last year’s.

“It is the same. To be honest, I think the standard is the same. But I also think that the crop of players sent by clubs were fairly younger than the ones we had last year. And that has been coming down year by year.”

He disclosed that the secret behind Remo Stars’ success was their academy which sees the players graduate from one stage to the next.

“Majority of these players that featured today came in as U13s and some of them who featured last year are eligible because they are still in the age bracket. The team has just been together. They all played in U13 and U15. They have just been together”

The tournament climaxed with an award ceremony in which the major sponsor, MTN Nigeria showered the outstanding players with N100,000 each.

Opeyemi Yusuf won the Golden boot and a plaque as the highest goal scorer with 10 goals. He was generous as he said he would share his cash with his teammates. Abubakar Sadiq from El Kanemi Warriors(most articulate) , Moses Chuwang of Plateau United(best goalkeeper), Sumfat Julius from Plateau United, who scored the goal of the tournament sent everyone in the packed hall chuckling with laughter when he said he would buy a piece of land in Jos with his N100k MTN largess. Umar Bala of Plateau United also won the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

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Baruten Challenge Cup MVP Kowiyu Olamidé Secures Three-Year Move to Cavaliers FC

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Nigeria-born prolific winger Fatai Kowiyu Olamidé, popularly known as “Etowo,” has secured a major career move after committing his future to Cavaliers FC of Nikki in the Benin top-flight league.

Sports247 reports that the talented winger, who currently plays for Boriya FC, has reportedly agreed to a three-season contract with Cavaliers FC following his outstanding individual performance at the fourth edition of the Baruten Challenge Cup, Nikki 2026.

Kowiyu emerged as the Best Player of the Baruten Challenge Cup 2026, delivering a string of impressive performances that attracted the attention of scouts, clubs and football stakeholders during the competition.

His displays for Boriya FC underlined his attacking qualities and consistency throughout the tournament, ultimately earning him recognition as the competition’s standout player.

That impressive campaign has now opened the door to a new challenge, with Cavaliers FC of Nikki securing his services for the next three seasons.

The move represents a significant milestone in the career of the Nigerian-born winger, whose performances at grassroots level have now earned him an opportunity to compete at a higher level in Benin.

For Olamidé, popularly called Etowo, the transfer provides a fresh platform to continue his development, gain valuable experience and test his abilities against stronger opposition.

His progression also highlights the role grassroots competitions such as the Baruten Challenge Cup can play in providing talented players with visibility and pathways to higher levels of the game.

With the three-year commitment to Cavaliers FC now in place, attention will turn to how the talented winger adapts to his new environment and continues his football journey in the Benin top flight.

From being crowned the Baruten Challenge Cup 2026 Best Player to securing a long-term move across the border, Kowiyu Olamidé has taken another important step in his football career.

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Nigerian Youngster Elo Onuchukwu Joins Manchester City Academy From Leicester City

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Young Nigerian heritage attacker Elo Onuchukwu has officially completed a move to Manchester City Academy from Leicester City, marking a significant step in his budding football career.

Sports247 reports that the promising youngster has put pen to paper with the Premier League giants and will continue his development within Manchester City’s highly regarded youth system.

Onuchukwu is set to join City’s Under-14 team, where he will have the opportunity to develop his technical abilities and gain valuable experience as he begins a new chapter in Manchester, North West England.

The move represents an important progression for the young attacker, who has emerged as one of the Nigerian-heritage talents attracting attention at youth level.

Having previously developed within Leicester City’s academy setup, Onuchukwu will now continue his football education at Manchester City, with the club renowned for its emphasis on technical development and youth progression.

His arrival at the City Football Academy provides another platform for the youngster to sharpen his game, compete at a high level and work towards fulfilling his potential.

For Nigerian football followers, the move also puts Onuchukwu among the emerging Nigerian heritage players to monitor closely as his career develops.

While still at the early stages of his football journey, the Manchester City opportunity offers the young attacker an important environment to grow and gain experience.

The next phase of Onuchukwu’s development in Manchester will be closely watched, particularly by those following the progress of young Nigerian heritage talents across Europe.

For now, the teenager can celebrate a major career milestone — a move from Leicester City to Manchester City and the beginning of a new chapter with the club’s U14 side.

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