Nigeria's Declining Teen Football Stars: Poor Development Blamed by Coaching Legends'

African Footballer of The Year winner Emmanuel Amuneke attributes the decline in Nigerian teen football stars to poor youth development and lack of opportunities. Coaches also point to a combination of factors including inadequate training facilities and insufficient support for young players.

African Footballer of The Year winner Emmanuel Amuneke attributes Nigeria's decline in teenage football stars to poor youth development and lack of opportunities for young players to showcase their skills. Fellow coaches agree that inadequate training facilities and limited access to top-level competitions are hindering the growth of Nigerian youths. This decline is a result of systemic issues, including insufficient funding and a lack of infrastructure to support grassroots programs. As a result, many talented young footballers are being lost to other countries or abandoning their dreams due to the scarcity of opportunities.