Do you know how great it is when a domestic talent achieves worldwide success? Yahaya Yakubu, a rising star at Lagos State's Klassisch Football Academy, recently did this. He joined with Real Oviedo Juvenil A, Spain's top U19 team in the División de Honor Juvenil, signaling a turning point in Nigerian football.
Yakubu's Background in Lagos Football Yakubu honed his skills at Klassisch Football Academy, where teachers identified his natural speed and vision early on.
From small pitches to the spotlight.
You have seen him dominate Nigerian youth leagues. According to academy statistics, he has 12 goals and eight assists in 22 games for Klassisch's U17 team in 2025. Scouts were attracted to the form.
Why did Oviedo choose him?
Real Oviedo is looking for eager possibilities like Yakubu. Club director Miguel Ángel Gómez stated that Yahaya offers the necessary pace and intelligence to the División de Honor team. "He's prepared to compete."
Signing Details You Need
Oviedo announced the agreement on April 4, 2026, via its youth media. Yakubu has signed up for the 2026/27 season.
Path to Spain
Scouts watched him at a 2025 Lagos showcase. He trained with Oviedo's staff in February 2026, impressing in trials. Now, he joins a team that finished 5th in last season's División de Honor group north, with 58 goals scored.
What's Next for Yakubu?
Yakubu lands in Oviedo next week for preseason. Watch him debut in late April friendlies.
This move proves Nigerian talent thrives abroad. You root for underdogs like him—keep eyes on Yahya Yakubu Real Oviedo Juvenil A. He could spark the next big transfer saga.