IFA, Toppro Sport Management to host UK Football & Education Showcase in Lagos
International Football Academies (IFA) in partnership with Toppro Sport Management is set to organise a unique development event designed to give young footballers the opportunity to train in a professional academy and pursue academic studies in the United Kingdom.
The programme, open to U-15 and U-17 players, will take place on April 21 and 22, 2026, at the Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos Island.
What to Expect
The two-day event will feature:
Football showcase sessions
Educational lectures
Individual performance feedback
Participants will also engage in showcase matches against professional academies in Lagos, alongside structured training sessions led by experienced facilitators.
Key Highlights & Benefits
Coaching facilitators from Plymouth Argyle F.C. and Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Special appearances by Nigeria junior national team coaches
Sessions with ex-professional players and UEFA A Licence coaches
Strength and conditioning coaching
Dedicated goalkeeper training
Interaction with academy staff from Plymouth Argyle and Wolverhampton Wanderers
Scholarship opportunities for both academic and football development in the UK
Opportunities to be scouted by Nigeria’s U-15 and U-17 national team coaches
Registration Details
The registration fee is $250 per participant or ₦3,000,000 per school or football academy (maximum of 16 players).
Interested participants can register via: topprosport.com/register-now
For further enquiries, contact: +2349090408632
The initiative aims to bridge the gap between grassroots football in Nigeria and professional development pathways in the UK, providing young talents with exposure, education, and elite training opportunities.
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