Team Nigeria has triumphed in the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup. They defeated Team Rwanda 1-0 in the final. This marks their third title.
Team Nigeria celebrates their victory in the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup. The event unfolded over two days. It happened on October 16 and 17. Location was Adi-Dassler-Sportplatz in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Eight teams competed fiercely. They came from Argentina, Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Nigeria, Rwanda, and the USA.
Nigeria stayed unbeaten throughout. They scored 15 goals total. Opponents managed just one against them.
In the final, Nigeria edged Rwanda narrowly. The score held at 1-0. This created an all-African showdown.
Coach Ablaze led Nigeria. He works with the VOE Foundation. Their partnership fueled the success.
Ryuto Ono earned MVP honors. He plays for Japan. Ono secured a spot in the 2026 World Squad.
Alfa Nsengumuremyi stood out for Rwanda. Scouts named him the best goalkeeper. His saves impressed everyone.
Hiro Yokoyama topped the scorers. The Japanese forward netted five goals. His performance sparked attention.
The tournament
The tournament began in 2012. It focuses on U16 players. Over 100,000 have participated globally.
Past winners include Nigeria in 2022 and 2023. Argentina defended last year. Canada joined for the first time.
Victor Orakpo rose from 2022 MVP. He signed with Nice. Daniel Francis followed a similar path.
Scouts evaluated every player. They entered an international pool. This tracks progress for future opportunities.
VOE Foundation praised the team. Executive Victor Edeh noted their achievement. Quality preparation paid off.
Nigeria’s victory in the 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup over Rwanda highlights African talent in an all-African final.
