AFA Academy Lafiagi Set for Historic Friendly Against Flying Eagles

AFA Academy Lafiagi Set for Historic Friendly Against Flying Eagles

AFA Lafiagi is set for one of the biggest moments in its young but rapidly growing history as the academy prepares to take on Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, in a high-profile friendly match scheduled for Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, at 7:00 a.m.

The encounter presents a rare opportunity for the local academy to test its strength against one of the most successful youth national teams in Africa. The Flying Eagles, seven-time African champions, have been involved in a series of preparatory matches as part of their build-up to upcoming international engagements. 

For AFA, the match is another significant step in its mission to expose young talents to elite football environments and provide players with opportunities to showcase their abilities on a bigger stage. Since its unveiling in Lafiagi, the academy has steadily built a reputation as one of the most ambitious grassroots football projects in North-Central Nigeria, with a focus on talent discovery, youth empowerment, and professional player development. 

Speaking ahead of the game, officials of the academy described the fixture as more than just a friendly match, noting that it represents a valuable learning experience for the players and a testament to the academy's growing profile within Nigerian football.

Football enthusiasts, scouts, stakeholders, and supporters of grassroots football are expected to follow the encounter closely as AFA’s young stars seek to impress against some of the nation’s finest youth talents.

The friendly is also expected to strengthen the academy’s vision of creating pathways for talented players from Nigeria and beyond to compete at national and international levels. Since its establishment, AFA has remained committed to building young footballers and providing them with the exposure needed to pursue professional careers in the sport.

As anticipation builds, all eyes will be on Abuja on Thursday morning when the rising stars of AFA Academy Lafiagi step onto the pitch to challenge the Flying Eagles in what promises to be an exciting and memorable contest.