Young talent took center stage in Nigeria during a new phase of the Next Gen Drafts organized by LALIGA and EA Sports.
Softfootball gathered, the event delivered a day filled with passion, structured learning, and the ambition of a new generation determined to go further, both on and off the pitch. Young players participated in professional-level training sessions, tactical drills, and competitive matches under the guidance of experienced coaches and scouts.

The LALIGA x EA SPORTS Next Gen Draft is an international talent discovery initiative aimed at identifying and developing Under-14 players. As part of the broader EA Sports FC Futures program, it creates pathways for boys and girls around the world to gain elite training exposure and potential scouting opportunities with top Spanish clubs.
🎥 The highlight moments from the event captured the energy, excitement, and dreams of Nigeria’s rising stars.












Beyond football development, the initiative also emphasizes values such as teamwork, discipline, and leadership, key traits needed to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.