Organiser of the Viareggio Cup have formally confirmed the participation of eight Nigerian groups within the 76th version of the celebrated youth soccer match, scheduled to run from March 9 to March 23, 2026, in Italy.
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The announcement underscores Nigeria’s rising affect in international youth soccer and displays sustained funding in grassroots growth throughout the nation.
The Nigerian representatives will compete in opposition to elite academy sides from Europe, the Americas, and Africa, providing a invaluable worldwide platform for rising skills to showcase their talents.
Extensively considered one of many world’s most revered youth soccer tournaments, the Viareggio Cup has lengthy served as a launchpad for gamers who later progressed to top-level skilled careers.
Nigeria’s robust presence on the 2026 version additional highlights the worldwide recognition of its soccer growth system.
Groupings at a Look
Group A
Girone 1
Genoa (Italy)
Mavlon (Nigeria)
Vllaznia (Albania)
AS Police Soccer (Burkina Faso)
Girone 2
Fiorentina (Italy)
Rangers Youth, Enugu (Nigeria)
Viareggio (Italy)
One Contact (Nigeria)
Girone 3
