Everton have continued their commitment to developing young talent after confirming new contracts for two highly rated Nigeria eligible prospects, Divine Madueke and Levi Okorie.
The Merseyside club announced the duo as part of its latest intake of academy scholars, a significant milestone that allows both teenagers to continue their football development at Finch Farm while taking another important step towards professional football.
Having now turned 17, both players are also eligible to sign their first professional contracts under English football regulations, highlighting the club’s confidence in their long term potential.
Defender Divine Madueke joined Everton from Tottenham Hotspur’s academy last summer and quickly settled into life on Merseyside. The promising youngster featured for Everton’s Under 18 side during the 2025–26 season, impressing the coaching staff with his composure, athleticism and defensive qualities.
Levi Okorie has also earned recognition as one of the club’s exciting academy prospects. His inclusion among Everton’s latest group of scholars reflects the steady progress he has made and underlines the belief that he could become an important player for the club in the years ahead.
The development is also encouraging news for Nigerian football. Both players remain eligible to represent the Super Eagles internationally, and their progress will be closely monitored as Nigeria continues its search for the next generation of stars capable of making an impact at the highest level.
Everton have built a strong reputation for nurturing young talent, with several academy graduates progressing into senior football in recent years. Madueke and Okorie will now be hoping to follow a similar path as they continue their development within one of England’s most respected youth systems.
Signing new deals represents another major step in their careers and provides a platform to chase the ultimate dream of breaking into Everton’s first team while keeping the door open for a future with the Super Eagles.
