Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Rangers International FC have confirmed their U-16 team will participate in the upcoming 2025 FC Bayern Youth Cup tournament scheduled to take place in Lagos.
The youth tournament, organized by German giants Bayern Munich, will be held at the NITEL Playing Pitch in Oshodi, Lagos from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Rangers U-16 head coach Felix Nwosu confirmed the team's participation in an official statement released on Wednesday.
"It's official that Rangers U-16 will be participating in Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria 2025 edition holding at the Nitel Playing Pitch Oshodi Lagos!!!" Nwosu stated.
Rangers' Youth Development Focus
The participation comes as part of Rangers' recent strategic shift toward investing heavily in their youth development program. This initiative aligns with the club's long-term vision of nurturing homegrown talent to strengthen their senior squad.
The FC Bayern Youth Cup represents a significant opportunity for young Nigerian players to showcase their talents on an international platform and potentially catch the eye of scouts from European clubs.
Rangers have been making notable strides in youth development, including the recent establishment of a women's football team, further demonstrating their commitment to expanding their football operations beyond the men's senior team.
The tournament is expected to feature talented young players from various clubs across Nigeria, providing a competitive environment for the Rangers U-16 squad to test their abilities against other promising youth teams.
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