Premier Int’l School to represent Nigeria at 2025 Britannia Cup

Premier International School, Abuja, is set to return to the yearly Britannia International Cup Football Tournament in the United Kingdom (UK) as Nigeria’s representative in the youth tournament in July 2025.

Under the guidance of their former coach, Koeola Benson, the school stunned teams worldwide by finishing second in the U-13 category, narrowly losing 2-1 in the final.

Now, the Abuja-based school is ready to fly Nigeria’s flag once again at one of the UK’s premier youth football tournaments.

Head of School, Charles Husseini, confirmed that the team is poised for a triumphant return, noting that Premier International School’s decision to participate in the Britannia Cup 2025 is influenced by several key factors, including their rich experience, consistency, and organisational excellence in previous editions.

Proven success, quality of competition, and a strong tradition of excellence make the Britannia Cup an attractive platform for showcasing talent and building on past achievements, he said.

“Returning to a competition with a history of strong organisation and quality competition is appealing to us. It offers an established platform for showcasing talent and building on previous achievements. These factors combined make the Britannia Cup an ideal competition for Premier International School, aligning with our commitment to quality, excellence, and the development of our students through meaningful and challenging competition.”

On the team’s preparedness, Husseini highlighted Premier International School’s recent dominant performances in various prestigious competitions.

“The school’s football team is undoubtedly well-prepared to compete on the international stage at the Britannia Cup in 2025. Their impressive run in