Suleiman Mubarak is one of the latest young talents to earn a Super Eagles invitation following his impressive rise at Czech champions Slavia Prague.
The 19-year-old midfielder was discovered at Abuja-based Right2Win Academy before joining Slavia Prague in 2025. He quickly made an impression in the club’s youth ranks, particularly in the UEFA Youth League, where he scored five goals in six appearances against some of Europe’s top academies.
His performances earned him opportunities with Slavia’s reserve team in the Czech National Football League before he was promoted to the senior side in early 2026.
Suleiman made his competitive first-team debut on February 7, 2026, and marked the occasion with a goal in Slavia’s 4-0 Czech First League victory over Mladá Boleslav. Coming off the bench in the closing stages, he scored the fourth goal to cap an impressive debut.
He continued to feature for the first team as Slavia went on to win the 2025/26 Czech First League title, their ninth domestic league crown. In September 2026, the club rewarded his progress with a contract extension until June 30, 2031.
The midfielder has continued his development this season, recording three goals and three assists in nine league appearances. He has also scored twice in the Czech Cup, taking his tally to five goals and three assists in 13 appearances across all competitions, including three outings in the UEFA Champions League.
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His latest contribution came on Sunday, when he provided the assist for Czech forward Mojmír Chytil’s opening goal in Slavia’s 4-1 victory over Artis Brno. Suleiman was substituted in the 69th minute after helping his side to a comfortable lead.
His performances in Europe have also brought him into the spotlight. On October 20, he started Slavia’s 2-2 draw against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League, playing 85 minutes. The appearance made him the first Nigerian teenager to start a Champions League match since Alex Iwobi did so for Arsenal against Barcelona in March 2016.
According to reports, Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle had initially considered inviting Suleiman to the U-23 team, which is preparing for the 2027 U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against DR Congo. However, following positive reports from his scouts about the youngster’s performances, particularly in the Champions League, the invitation was extended to the senior national team.
At club level, Mubarak operates on the right side of midfield, combining agility with incisive runs, dribbling ability and an eye for goal.
The 19-year-old arrived in the Super Eagles’ camp on Wednesday ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania. He subsequently took part in his first training session with the team as the squad reached full strength ahead of Friday’s first leg in Uyo.
