Source: The Guardian Nigeria. Image is illustrative.
Young 11 FA remain at the top of the 2026 Nathaniel Idowu Under-16 Football League after a 1-0 win over Moore Wins Foundation FA, as the competition moves into its seventh week.
The latest round produced 23 goals across five matches, according to The Guardian Nigeria. Raphael Atire scored in the 18th minute for Young 11, taking the team to 16 points from six matches. The side has conceded only twice and remains unbeaten.
Atico FA recorded the biggest win of the round, beating Seraphic FA 9-0. Olajuwon Ayomide scored four times. Ajegunle United SC won 4-0 against Bright Star SA, while St Petersburg FA edged Divinely Blessed FA 1-0. Fortune FA and SC Heritage drew 2-2.
A platform for emerging talent
The league is sponsored by the Nathaniel Idowu Foundation and organised by Peakline Sports World Limited. Beyond the standings, grassroots competitions can give young players structured match experience and a route to be noticed by coaches and development programmes.
The Super Four is scheduled for 7 November. Young 11 lead the table, but Fortune FA, SC Heritage, Atico FA and Ajegunle United remain in the contest as the season progresses.
Source: The Guardian Nigeria sports report.