19-year-old Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman has earned his first senior call up to the Nigeria Super Eagles following an explosive breakout season.
SK Slavia Prague’s teenage sensation Mubarak Suleiman has officially earned his first-ever senior international call-up to the Nigeria national football team. The 19-year-old midfielder’s inclusion in the Super Eagles squad follows a spectacular breakout period in Europe, capping off a meteoric rise from grassroots Nigerian football to the UEFA Champions League stage.
Suleiman’s journey to the international spotlight has been nothing short of remarkable. Discovered at the Right2Win Academy in Nigeria, the dynamic playmaker moved to the Czech Republic in 2025. He immediately dominated the UEFA Youth League, turning heads with standout performances against European giants Benfica and Athletic Club Bilbao, which rapidly accelerated his transition to top-tier senior football.
Since making his professional debut for Slavia Prague in February 2026, where he scored an astonishing eight minutes into his first appearance. Suleiman has become an indispensable asset for the club. After helping Slavia secure the 2025/26 Czech First League title, he has carried that elite form straight into the current 2026/27 season, starting four of the club’s opening five league matches while contributing vital goals and assists.
Recognizing his immense ceiling, Slavia Prague recently secured the youngster’s future with a massive long-term contract extension, keeping him in the Czech capital until June 30, 2031.
For the Super Eagles, Suleiman brings a highly coveted element of tactical versatility and creative vision to the midfield. As Nigeria prepares for its upcoming international fixtures, fans and pundits alike are eager to see how the Prague-based prodigy translates his explosive club form onto the international stage.