The major aim of the football academies is to give young, talented players an opportunity to hone and improve their skills before making the big leap into professional elite football.
Below are ten best football academies in Africa prominent for producing world-class talents.
1. Al Ahly FC Academy – Egypt
Al Ahly Football Academy scouts, develops and channels young players to supplement the Al Ahly youth and senior teams.
It is one of the most decorated football academies in the world, with 24 trophies. Joining the football school comes with 3,000 LE for an annual subscription.
Young talents are taught the art of football, game tactics and laws, helping them develop as well-rounded players. It is home to several thousands of young players.
2. Right to Dream Academy – Ghana
Right to Dream Academy, is based in Old Akrade near Akosombo. It is one of the prominent football academies in Ghana.
Ghana is a powerhouse of African Football and has made an enviable name in the global football scene, with the Black Stars having made it to the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup finals. The country’s accomplishments in football is attributed to its incredible football academies. Dedicated to honing the next generation of Ghanaian footballers, the Academy is open to children from 6 to 18 years old.
The Academy’s aims to improve the lives of poor children by giving them an alternative source of hope and does not charge fees to such groups.
3. Kadji Sports Academy
Kadji Sports Academy is Cameroonian-based football school. It has raised some of the country’s best footballers, including Samuel Eto’o, Benjamin Moukandjo, Aurelien Chedjou, Stephen Mbia, and Carlos Kameni.
The football academy has deep connections top-tier European clubs such as Atletico Madrid and Sevilla, and players who excel have a clear path to achieving greatness at the elite levels of football.
4. Midas Football Academy – Nigeria
The Midas Football Academy was founded in 2006. The Nigerian-based football school aims to develop young talents into professional footballers.
Midas Football Academy charges NGN 77,000 per year for a fully-fledged season to train and join the ranks in its team reserves. The Academy welcomes children between 6 and 18 years old, giving them the opportunity to improve their lives.
5. Mohammed VI Academy – Morocco
Founded in 2008, the Mohammed VI Football Academy based in Morocco was officially inaugurated by King Mohammed VI in 2009. Most Atlas Lions players come from the football academy hosting some world-class sporting facilities.
Mohammed VI Football Academy is a 140 million dirham investment which is financed by the government and receives children from 12 to 18. It was established as a model hub to produce the next generation of Morocco’s footballers.
The academy has raised so many professionals including Sevilla forward Youseff El-Nesyri, Nayef Aguerd and Azzedine Onuaom.
6. Katumbi Football Academy – DR Congo
The Congolese national team is a successful team in sub-Saharan football national teams. Their success comes from winning two AFCON titles and competing in a maiden World Cup. Katumbi Football Academy sends players to the TP Mazembe senior and national team reserves.
As a centre hub for raising young talents, Katumbi Academy prodigies Arsene Zola and Glody Likonza are among those who have made it mainstream.
7. Ligi Ndogo Academy – Kenya
Ligi Ndogo Football Academy is based in Kenya. It was founded in 2002. The academy nurtures some of the best talents in the country. It instils soccer skills, discipline, team spirit, and leadership skills in young footballers and charges Kshs.16,000 every month or Kshs.1,500 per session.
Some products from Ligi Ndogo Academy include well-established Swedish International John Guidetti and Ayub Masika.
8. Pepsi Football Academy – Nigeria
Pepsi Football Academy was established in 1994. Founder Kashimawo Laloko worked with Pepsi Company to sponsor and support the incentive, making the recruitment one of the most competitive.
The Academy is prominent for nurturing and producing some of the best players on the continent, including Chelsea legends John Obi-Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Echiabhi Okudugha, and Joseph Akpala.
The Academy has more than 14 training centres in Nigeria. It has its headquarters in Lagos state.
With licensed coaches, the Academy receives children from 6 to 18 years and charges N 6,000 to N 12,000 annually, depending on age.
9. West Africa Football Academy – Ghana
West African Football Academy is a satellite grassroot academy for the Dutch football club Feyenoord. It is renowned as the largest football academy in Ghana. The academy accepts players between the ages of 13 and 21. West Africa Football Academy has raised great talents, such as Mohammed Abubakari.
10. Football Academy Plus – South Africa
Football Academy Plus is one of the best football schools in South Africa. It started in 2018 and is geared towards raising young talents to become professionals.
Enrolment fee is R 1650. Academy players enjoy interacting and interacting with UEFA-qualified coaches and technicians who has good records of developing players.
The Academy started in Cape Town with branches in Johannesburg, Polokwane, Lesotho, Pretoria and Pietermaritzburg. It trains children between the ages of 10 and 19.
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