Twelve promising young football teams have gathered at the NITEL Field in Lagos to compete in the highly anticipated Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria. The annual tournament, now in its seventh edition, promises to be an exciting platform for talented youngsters to showcase their skills and potentially launch their professional football careers.
Twelve teams are participating in the program, which features renowned football experts Lars Weichert, Head of International Youth Programs at Bayern Munich FC, and Diego Contento, a Bayern Legend.
This marks Diego Contento’s first visit to Nigeria, who played alongside David Alaba and won the Champions League. Lars Weichert, who has visited Nigeria four times, has played a crucial role in establishing the Bayern pathway in the country, including Bayern camps, the Bayern Youth Cup, Bayern Global Academy, and the Bayern World Squad.
The program began with training sessions, giving the young players a chance to gauge their level. A press conference and group stages are scheduled for tomorrow, featuring the 12 participating teams. The event will culminate on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
According to Mr. Victor Edeh, Head of Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria, “These projects have helped Nigeria produce professional footballers like Victor Orakpo, Daniel Francis, and David Emmanuel. We’re excited to work with talented young players and help them achieve their football dreams.”
The seventh edition of the Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria is being held at the Inspire Sports Complex (Nitel Pitch), Lagos.
The participating teams are, Alpha FC, Rangers FC, Inspire SA, Utmost FA, Dan Alkali FC, BetaFC, Select FC, STL FC, Ablaze FA, Femi Gbaja FA, TFA Squad and FC Bako
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