Building Champions, Shaping Futures
Nextpro Africa is more than a football academy — we are a community and a pathway. Founded to give talented African children structured access to professional coaching, education and exposure, Nextpro Africa helps promising players reach competitive leagues while equipping them with the life skills to thrive beyond football.
Our Mission
To discover, develop and showcase African football talent by delivering world-class coaching, education, and mentorship that prepare players for careers in elite leagues — and for life after sport.
Our Vision
A future where every African child with football potential has the coaching, support and opportunities to reach their highest level — locally and internationally.
What We Do
Our comprehensive approach combines elite training, personal development, and community impact to create well-rounded athletes and individuals.
Elite Coaching & Technique
Structured weekly training at Liberty Stadium and selected pitches, focusing on technical skill, tactical intelligence and physical conditioning.
Player Development Pathway
Personalised training plans, match scouting, and exposure to trials and partner networks in Europe and across Africa.
Education & Life Skills
Academic support, career guidance, nutrition and mental resilience programmes that make players stronger people, not just athletes.
Community & Inclusivity
Programs for younger players, outreach to underserved communities, and fitness sessions for adults 40+ to promote lifelong health.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do at Nextpro Africa FA
Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in every aspect of training and player development, ensuring our athletes reach their full potential.
Passion
Our love for the game drives us to inspire and nurture the next generation of football stars with dedication and enthusiasm.
Integrity
We build character alongside skills, fostering respect, discipline, sportsmanship, and ethical behavior on and off the field.
Innovation
Cutting-edge training methods and technology to maximize player potential and stay ahead of modern football development.
Community
Building a supportive family environment where players, coaches, and families work together towards common goals.
Growth Mindset
Encouraging continuous improvement, learning from mistakes, and embracing challenges as opportunities to develop.
Our Impact
We prioritize measurable growth — technical progress, academic stability, and successful transitions to professional trials or scholarship opportunities. Every Nigerian child with a dream of pro football should have a fair shot; our work turns ambition into opportunity.
Technical Progress
Measurable improvement in player skills, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning
Academic Stability
Support systems ensuring players maintain educational progress alongside athletic development
Professional Transitions
Successful placements in professional trials and scholarship opportunities across Africa and Europe
Opportunity Access
Every Nigerian child with football potential gets a fair shot at achieving their professional dreams
Facilities & Where We Train
Our primary training base is Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. We're actively expanding pitch access — including plans to use Adamasingba training ground — to increase training slots and competitive opportunities for our academy players.
Liberty Stadium
Primary training facility with professional-grade pitches
Adamasingba Ground
Planned expansion for additional training opportunities
Selected Partner Pitches
Strategic locations across Ibadan for flexible training
Sponsorship & Partnerships
We welcome partnerships that help fund player development, kit and travel, pitch rentals, and educational scholarships. Sponsorships make the difference between a one-off reprieve and a sustainable pathway to professional football.
Player Development
Training & coaching support
Kit & Travel
Equipment & logistics
Pitch Rentals
Facility access funding
Scholarships
Educational support
Meet Our Leadership Team
Experienced professionals with a shared passion for developing the next generation of African football talent
Adedini Jamiu Tobi
Director of Strategy and Talent management
Business develepment and strategy expert with 4+ years professional experience. Leads the academy talent management and pathway development with 3+ years football experience
Get Involved
Whether you're a parent, coach, scout, sponsor or volunteer — we'd love to hear from you. Help us train the next generation of African professionals.
Parents
Enroll your child in our development programs
Coaches
Join our team of expert coaches
Sponsors
Partner with us to fund player development
Volunteers
Support our programs and community initiatives
Ready to Transform Your Football Journey?
Join aspiring footballers who have chosen Nextpro Africa FA to develop their skills, character, and pursue their dreams of professional football.