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Nigeria's under-15 soccer team dominated New Caledonia 7-0 to advance in the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. Captain Timothy Ijach scored three goals in the team's biggest win of the tournament.
Ghana's national under-15 boys' soccer team demolished Mexico 5-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. The young stars have now won seven straight matches in the tournament, scoring an incredible 34 goals along the way.
Ghana's national under-15 boys soccer team just knocked out Korea Republic 2-1 at the FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, extending their perfect tournament run to six straight wins. With 29 goals scored and zero losses, these young athletes are showing the world what teamwork and determination look like.
At just 15, Nigerian swimmer Aidan Dumuje-Abili claimed seven gold medals at the Africa Aquatics Championship and earned a spot at the Youth Olympics. Despite training with limited facilities, the former "Bullet" is now his country's brightest hope for an Olympic medal.
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The Springboks are giving six talented newcomers their shot at international rugby glory as they head into the Nations Championship finale. Four players just competed in the Junior World Championship this year.
Nearly 3,000 young athletes from around the world are making history in Senegal at Africa's first-ever Youth Olympic Games. The event brings equal representation for girls and boys across every sport while investing in the future of one million Senegalese children.
Mitchell Lawrie, 15, gets his shot at half a million pounds Friday when he faces world champion Luke Littler in Netflix's live darts competition. The Scottish teen already beat Littler once before.
Ghana's under-15 boys soccer team has traveled to Azerbaijan to represent their nation at FIFA's global youth development festival. The tournament gives young players from around the world their first taste of international competition.
A 17-year-old forward from North Korea just became the highest scorer in FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup history, netting 14 goals across two tournaments. Yu Jang-hyang's incredible achievement highlights the dominance of her team while inspiring young athletes worldwide.
Rio Ngumoha delivered two assists and dazzled with fearless play as Liverpool fought back from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in the Champions League. The teenage winger's breakthrough performance at Anfield shows why he's one of football's most exciting young talents.
The United States Women's Under-17 team just made history with the biggest victory ever recorded at any FIFA World Cup tournament. Ten different players scored in a stunning 17-0 win over Samoa, with forward Maddie DiMaria netting six goals in a performance for the ages.
The U.S. Women's Under-17 team shattered World Cup records with a stunning 17-0 victory over Samoa, the largest margin in tournament history at any level. Forward Maddie DiMaria scored six goals, matching a feat only Erling Haaland has achieved at a FIFA Finals.