Toronto, ON (Feb. 17, 2026) – **Inter Toronto Football Club** from the Canadian Premier League (CPL) today announced that midfielder Shola Jimoh has been called up to represent Canada’s Men’s U-20 National Team (CANM20) for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers in Nicaragua.
Jimoh will join the national team for the qualifying tournament taking place in Managua, Nicaragua, where Canada will compete in Group F against Nicaragua, Aruba, Martinique and the US Virgin Islands. The group winner will advance to the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship this summer, a competition that will determine Concacaf’s qualification spots for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Azerbaijan and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Canada’s schedule in Managua will see the team face the US Virgin Islands on February 26, Martinique on February 28, Aruba on March 2 and host nation Nicaragua on March 4 at Estadio Miguel Chocorrón Buitrago.
Jimoh’s selection continues his steady progression within Canada’s national team pathway. The 17-year-old midfielder has been part of the country’s recent youth cycles and previously competed at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2025, gaining valuable experience on the international stage. His inclusion in this U-20 squad reflects both his development and the trust placed in him within Canada’s high-performance environment.
For Inter Toronto, Jimoh’s call-up underscores the club’s commitment to developing young players capable of competing at the highest levels of the game. His presence in the U-20 qualifying campaign highlights the growing impact of the club’s pathway and its role in supporting national team ambitions.
Inter Toronto Football Club congratulates Shola on his selection and wishes him success as he represents Canada in this important stage of the Concacaf qualifying process.