Nigeria U20 Overview

Chelsea target another wonderkid ahead of January transfer window

Chelsea are pursuing the signature of Nigerian wonderkid Abduljelil Kamaldeen. The 16-year-old is currently representing his country at the U20 World Cup in Chile. Kamaldeen flashed his potential during a brief cameo in the Flying Eagles' 1-0 defeat against Norway on Monday; he is expected to start in Nigeria's next group stage game against Saudi Arabia tomorrow.

Tylon Smith, Jody Lee Ahshene & Lazola Maku, South Africa Under-20 vs Nigeria Under-20, May 2025

WATCH: KRC Genk target scores as SA reach Afcon final for the first time in 28 years after stunning Nigeria

For the first time since 1997, Amajita have reached the final of continent tournament after defeating record seven-time champions, Flying Eagles.

Two SA players attract interest from De Bruyne's former club after Amajita secure Fifa World Cup spot

The Mzansi youngsters have been doing well in the continental age group outing in Egypt which has attracted some top teams from Europe.

WATCH: SA qualify for the World Cup finals after DR Congo win & set-up Afcon semi-final clash against Nigeria

Mzansi fought hard for the slim win that saw them join Nigeria, Morocco, and Egypt in the semi-finals.

Mbekezeli Mbokazi, SuperSport United vs Orlando Pirates, March 2025

Former Pirates defender praises Mbokazi but is 'concerned about his pace'

Tonic Chabalala, known for his tackling and defensive ability at the Bucs, has praised Jose Riveiro's latest young defensive talent.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	アウダックス・イタリアーノ	23	7	7	9	26	31	-5	28	W W L D D
13	オヒギンズ	23	8	3	12	28	36	-8	27	L W L L D
14	コブレサル	23	7	3	13	34	44	-10	24	W L W D L
15	コンセプシオン大学	23	6	4	13	17	39	-22	22	L L L W L
16	ウニオンラカレラ	23	4	5	14	19	40	-21	17	W L L D L

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