Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Academy Earns Government Approval to Launch Accredited Football College

In a major step for youth football and education in Nigeria, Beyond Limits Football Academy (BLFA) — the youth development arm of Remo Stars FC — has secured full accreditation from the Federal Ministry of Education to operate Beyond Limits Football College, a specialised junior secondary school that combines academics with elite football training.

Based in Ikenne, Ogun State, Beyond Limits FA has long been recognised as one of the country’s most progressive football academies, with a structured approach that mirrors the best youth systems in Europe.

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The academy, often called “Nigeria’s modern talent factory,” integrates football, education, character-building, and leadership development.

The newly accredited Beyond Limits Football College will offer a full secondary-school curriculum alongside daily football sessions, giving students the opportunity to pursue both their educational and sporting ambitions without compromise.

Writing of national examinations will be done through collaborations with nearby community schools, but the college will soon be able to host such examinations independently within its Ikenne campus.

Speaking after receiving the accreditation certificate, academy officials described the approval as “a validation of years of investment in youth development and academic excellence.”

The move also strengthens Beyond Limits’ mission to nurture intelligent, disciplined, and well-educated footballers ready for global opportunities.

Founded as a youth feeder team for Remo Stars, Beyond Limits has already produced several players who now feature in professional clubs across Europe.

The academy famously lifted the 2023 Viareggio Cup in Italy, becoming the first African team ever to win the historic youth tournament, and continues to gain attention for its blend of structure, professionalism, and results.

With its new educational licence, Beyond Limits is now positioned as Nigeria’s first fully accredited football-education institution — a model for others to follow.

The academy says its goal remains clear: to produce the next generation of African stars who are not only gifted on the pitch but also prepared for life beyond football.

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