Many football enthusiasts are beginning to question why the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not yet considered Olumide Ajibolade, Head Coach of Remo Stars Sports Club Academy (Beyond Limits FA), for the position of Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 men’s team — the Golden Eaglets.
Coach Olumide Ajibolade has built a remarkable reputation as arguably Nigeria’s best youth coach, with an impressive track record of success both locally and internationally.
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Achievements:
In 2024 alone, Coach Ajibolade:
Secured promotion to the NPFL
Won the NNL 2024 title
Won the Creative Championship Cup
Captured the Creative Championship (TCC League) title for the fourth consecutive time
Clinched the Ogun State FA Cup
Made history by winning the Viareggio Cup in Italy — the first-ever African team to achieve the feat
In 2025:
Led his team to victory in the Gothia Cup in Sweden
Beyond the trophies, Ajibolade’s real strength lies in talent discovery and player development. His Beyond Limits FA project has consistently produced some of Nigeria’s most promising young footballers, with several already attracting interest from top domestic and international clubs.
Being a grassroots coach, Ajibolade understands what it takes to identify, nurture, and develop raw talent — qualities that perfectly align with the goals of Nigeria’s U17 national team.
With such a proven record and deep understanding of youth football, many believe Coach Olumide Ajibolade has more than earned the opportunity to lead the Golden Eaglets and help restore Nigeria’s dominance in global youth football.
So the question remains: With his achievements and pedigree, doesn’t this experienced coach truly deserve a chance to manage the Nigeria U17 men’s team?
