Team Nigeria UK Soaring Eaglets UK

Nigerians in the UK make up the highest percentage of Nigerians in the diaspora. In order to harness the potential of young players in the UK Team Nigeria held an open football trial in London which attracted over 800 young Nigerians under the age of 16. A development squad has since been established and so far been involved in a series of friendly games with the youth side of professional clubs including Bristol City FC, Birmingham City FC, Bury FC, Millwall FC and QPR FC. The team also emerged victorious at the recent African Cup of Nations UK Under 15’s tournament which was held in June 2014. The tournament, which was a resounding success, attracted over 20,000 spectators in the UK.

Objectives of Team Nigeria UK

To educate, inspire and empower young people to benefit from the consistently growing sporting industry
To change the negative perception of Nigerian youth abroad by providing a creative outlet through sports.
To be the bridging platform facilitating young Nigerians in securing a place in premier youth football academies across the UK and internationally.

Sporting credibility

Team Nigeria UK has already attracted national and international recognition amongst the sporting elite. Through established links with the Professional Football Association, the London Football Association and a network of premiership clubs throughout the UK, it’s able to build, develop and expose young athletes to the demands of playing at an international level. 6 players out of the Team Nigeria UK development squad have already attracted interest from Birmingham City and Bristol City FC and are currently on trial with their youth academy squads.

News

Team Nigeria UK, current champions of the first ever under 16’s African Nations Cup UK, are holding trials on Wed 11th & Thurs 12th March 2015 at the prestigious St Georges Park National Football Centre. Email:TeamNigeriauk@groupmail.com

Saturday 10th January 2015 (5:41am)

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