NLO announces La Liga EA Next Gen 2026 tourney
The Nationwide League One (NLO), in partnership with Legacy Sports, La Liga, and EA Next Gen, has announced the hosting of a groundbreaking U-14 youth football tournament scheduled to take place in Lagos in January 2026. The landmark competition will feature 24 teams, comprising 12 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams. On the final day […]
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The Nationwide League One (NLO), in partnership with Legacy Sports, La Liga, and EA Next Gen, has announced the hosting of a groundbreaking U-14 youth football tournament scheduled to take place in Lagos in January 2026.
The landmark competition will feature 24 teams, comprising 12 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams. On the final day of the tournament, selected teams will compete against one local boys’ team and one local girls’ team, marking the climax of the event. From these final matches, four male and four female players will be selected, representing a major milestone in the La Liga EA Sports Project being implemented in Nigeria with the support of Legacy Sports and the NLO.
The tournament will be held at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan, from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Beyond competition, the initiative is designed to identify and nurture young talent while promoting community engagement and the core values of football. Globally, the project is expected to impact about 900 children, with qualifying events also taking place in Mexico, Japan, Morocco, and China, before culminating in a final phase in Spain.
The La Liga FC Futures Next Gen Draft will unfold across four phases, designed to evaluate both footballing ability and personal development. These phases include the FC Rush Tournament, FC Futures Academy training, a final match against a local team, and the La Liga Experience in Spain, where selected players will undergo elite training, play friendly matches against La Liga youth sides, and experience top-level European football culture.