Nigeria, March 25 -- Eight teams will compete in the maiden Italian Embassy U-20 Cup scheduled to hold in May, as organisers unveil plans for a grassroots-focused tournament aimed at nurturing young football talents in Nigeria.

The competition, an initiative driven by Rudder Sports Management Limited, will also feature former Super Eagles stars Obafemi Martins and Christian Obodo as ambassadors, lending their experience and profile to the developmental project.

Speaking on the tournament, the Chief Executive Officer of Rudder Sports Management Limited, Emmanuel Babatunde, said the competition is designed to create opportunities for emerging players to showcase their abilities on a structured platform.

He confirmed that eight teams have...