The scenic waterfront of Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, will come alive from Monday, June 23rd, 2025, as it plays host to the much-anticipated N-YOUTH U-19 Super 8 tournament, a football festival showcasing Nigeria’s finest young talents.
This elite competition, powered by Change the Game Projects & Sports Development, is more than a tournament; it’s a proving ground for the country’s next generation of football stars.
The official arrival and coordination meeting for all participating teams is scheduled for 6:00 PM on Sunday, June 22nd. From the following day, it’s all about football, passion, and promise.
GROUP A FIXTURES:
- Matchday 1 – June 23, 2025
- Enyimba FC vs Kwara United FC – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Plateau United FC vs Kano Pillars FC – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Matchday 2 – June 24, 2025
- Enyimba FC vs Plateau United FC – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Kwara United FC vs Kano Pillars FC – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Matchday 3 – June 26, 2025
- Kwara United FC vs Enyimba FC – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Kano Pillars FC vs Plateau United FC – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
GROUP B FIXTURES:
- Matchday 1 – June 23, 2025
- Shuffle Select FC vs Mailantarki Care FC – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Sunshine Stars FC vs Atlantic Business FC – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Matchday 2 – June 24, 2025
- Shuffle FC vs Sunshine Stars FC – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Mailantarki Care FC vs Atlantic Business FC – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Matchday 3 – June 26, 2025
- Mailantarki Care FC vs Shuffle FC – 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Atlantic Business FC vs Sunshine Stars FC – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
After 3 matchdays of intense group-stage battles, the top team from Group A will face the winner from Group B in a thrilling finale scheduled for 4:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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The final day will also feature the presentation of medals, individual player awards, and team prizes to honour standout performances and sportsmanship.
The N-Youth League Cup regular season saw a thrilling display of talent from 21 teams across two conferences. These teams battled it out for a spot in the coveted Super 8 qualifiers. Below is the full list of the teams that participated in the regular season:
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Southern Conference Teams:
- SHUFFLE SELECT FOOTBALL ACADEMY
- Bucknor FC
- ATLANTIC BUSINESS FOOTBALL CLUB
- R2 Finesse Football Academy
- Austenplus Football Club
- Eagle Star Football Club
- Oyomesi FC
- Sunshine Stars F.C. (U19)
- Abia Warriors Football Club
- Bayelsa United Football Club
- Enyimba Football Club Aba
Northern Conference Teams:
- Kano Pillars U-19
- Kwara Football Academy
- AS ROMA ACADEMY ABUJA
- ABS Ilorin FC
- Plateau United Football Club
- Plateau Jets Sports Club
- Legacy Stars FC Abuja
- GRASSROOT ACADEMY KEBBI
- Joecas Football Academy
- Mailantarki Care FC
- Mighty Jets Football Club (U19) Nigeria
- Kwara United Football Club (U19) Nigeria
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These teams showcased their skills throughout the regular season, with only the top contenders advancing to the Super 8 qualifiers that begin on Monday.
The N-YOUTH U-19 Super 8 isn’t just a fixture on the football calendar; it’s a stepping stone for young Nigerian players looking to break into the elite level. It brings together top-tier youth teams from clubs like Enyimba, Sunshine Stars, Kano Pillars, and Plateau United, blending tradition with rising talent.
More than a trophy is at stake; pride, development, and dreams are all on the line
