# Stade de Reims recruitment of Nigerian youth players

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/stade-de-reims-recruitment-of-nigerian-youth-players
> Updated: 2026-09-01T22:12:18.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

French football club Stade de Reims has begun recruiting young talent from Nigeria’s Grassrunners FC academy.

In August 2026, the club secured an initial one-year loan for 18-year-old Nigerian centre-back Godwin Raphael Itotomi. The deal includes an option for a permanent transfer, with the player joining the Reims youth and reserve structure following a trial period.

By September 2026, Stade de Reims expanded its recruitment from the same academy, signing 18-year-old Nigerian forward Abdoulaye Agbedoye. Agbedoye, who previously won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball in the Nigerian Youth League Cup, is also set to join the club’s youth structure to work toward the senior team.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-01: French clubs Stade de Reims and Red Star FC announce new signings

Stade de Reims has signed Nigerian teenage striker Abdoulaye Agbedoye, while Red Star FC has added forward Godson Kyeremeh from Le Havre.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/french-clubs-stade-de-reims-and-red-star-fc-announce-new-signings

### 2026-08-03: Godwin Itotomi joins Stade de Reims on loan

Nigerian defender Godwin Itotomi has signed a one‑year loan with Stade de Reims, joining the club’s youth setup after moving from Grassrunners academy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/godwin-itotomi-joins-stade-de-reims-on-loan

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