The 6-month league aims to identify and develop young football talents across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, providing a platform for them to showcase their skills and potentially get scouted by top clubs.
Part of the Key features of the League is a U19, with twelve teams (12) expected to participate between November and April (6 months), with a focus on making it a seasonal league.
In a Press Statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the CEO of NextGen Elite Championship, Oluwasegun Joel, stated that part of the vision of the League is to identify and develop young football talents, while also promoting football engagement and development to promote peace and unity.
He added that the continuous competition will enable young players to have the opportunity to develop their skills and get noticed by scouts, coaches, and top teams.
Speaking further on the aims and objectives of NextGen Elite Championship League CEO boasted that the league will foster competition and teamwork spirit among young players, helping them develop important life skills such as discipline, hard work, and others.
"For talented young players, the NextGen Elite Championship League can provide a pathway to professional football, with opportunities to join top teams and academies". Joel said.
On the expectations of the League, the organisers disclosed that they expect the NextGen Elite Championship League to be a launchpad for young footballers to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the sport.
"The league is also expected to bring together football enthusiasts, coaches, and scouts, providing a unique opportunity for young players to get noticed"
The NextGen Elite Championship League promises to be an exciting and competitive tournament, and football fans can look forward to witnessing the talents of young players in the coming months.
Part of the statement read" We are thrilled to announce the launch of The NextGen Elite U19 Championship League, 1st Edition, a 6-month football league designed to identify and nurture young talent across the country.
This exciting league is set to kick off its 1st Edition in November and will run until April. It is a continuous league whereby any interested football team will be engaged and always be active ( in every season), the NextGen Elite Championship League is also going to be a global football competition in the process, providing a platform for 12 participating teams from
Southwest Nigeria atheletes to showcase their skills and compete for the top spot"
"We expect the NextGen Elite Championship League to be a launchpad for young footballers to achieve their dreams and make a name for themselves in the sport"
"We also anticipate that the league will bring together football enthusiasts, coaches, and scouts, providing a unique opportunity for young players to get noticed"