Can Maikaba Uwejamomere’s appointment revive Nigeria’s youth football

Maikaba Uwejamomere’s recent appointment as technical director of the Nigeria Football Federation’s youth programme is being seen as a potential catalyst for reviving the country’s youth football. A former professional player with coaching experience in Europe and a reputation for talent development, Uwejamomere plans to overhaul scouting networks, introduce modern training methodologies, and strengthen partnerships with academies. If his reforms are implemented effectively, they could improve talent identification, raise coaching standards and ultimately produce a stronger pipeline of players for Nigeria’s U‑17 and U‑20 national teams. However, success will also depend on adequate funding, administrative support and consistent execution of... Views Nigeria