Nigeria’s Ojodu City FC made a flying start to their 2026 Viareggio Cup campaign after a commanding 3–0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in their opening Group B, Pool 6 fixture on Tuesday, March 10.
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The Nigerian youth side delivered an impressive performance against the Serbian giants’ academy team, scoring once in the first half before adding two more after the break to secure a comfortable win in Italy.
Ojodu City took control of the match early when Yahya Olayemi Subair opened the scoring in the 8th minute, giving the Nigerian side a deserved advantage heading into halftime.
The goal settled Ojodu City, who maintained composure and discipline against their more fancied opponents.
After the break, Ojodu City stepped up the intensity and doubled their lead through Aaron Ajang Inyam, who found the back of the net in the 67th minute.
The Nigerian side wrapped up the victory late on when Lukman Abdullahi Magaji scored in the 86th minute, sealing a memorable 3–0 triumph over the Serbian side.
Strong Start in Group B
The result places Ojodu City in a strong position in Group B, Pool 6, where they face competition from HNK Rijeka and Olympique Thiessois as they push for a place in the knockout rounds of the prestigious youth tournament.
Ojodu City have built a growing reputation at the Viareggio Cup in recent years, and the emphatic opening-day victory further underlines their ambition to make another deep run in the competition.
Ojodu City will now look to maintain their momentum as the group stage continues in the coming days.
Match Summary
Viareggio Cup – Group B, Pool 6 (Round 1)
Ojodu City FC 3–0 Red Star Belgrade
Goals:
Yahya Olayemi Subair – 8’
Aaron Ajang Inyam – 67’
Lukman Abdullahi Magaji – 86’
Other Results (March 10)
Spezia 2–0 Siena 1904
Westchester United 0–2 US Pistoiese
Athletic Club Palermo 2–2 Academy Potey Keahson
HNK Rijeka 0–0 Club Olympic Thiessois
