{"id":6910,"date":"2025-09-09T21:25:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T20:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/09\/09\/kwara-football-academy-awards-scholarships-to-five-outstanding-talents\/"},"modified":"2025-09-09T21:25:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T20:25:43","slug":"kwara-football-academy-awards-scholarships-to-five-outstanding-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faca.com.ng\/web\/2025\/09\/09\/kwara-football-academy-awards-scholarships-to-five-outstanding-talents\/","title":{"rendered":"Kwara Football Academy Awards Scholarships to Five Outstanding Talents"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Kwara Football Academy (KFA) has awarded full scholarships to five exceptional young players who distinguished themselves during the Academy\u2019s annual three-day trials held between September 3\u20135, 2025, in Ilorin.<\/p>\n

The scholarship package includes free training, feeding, and intensive accommodation at the Academy. In addition, the beneficiaries will be registered for the prestigious Nigeria Youth League Cup<\/a>, where they will have the unique opportunity of being scouted on the global Wyscout scouting platform, opening doors to both national and international opportunities.<\/p>\n

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After impressing among several hopefuls during the trials, the following players emerged as recipients:<\/p>\n

Aliyu Bilyah \u2013 Midfielder, a native of Kaiama, joining from City Rollers FA of New Bussa, Niger State.<\/p>\n

Ogbolu Goodluck \u2013 Striker from Synergy Ultimate Sports, Lagos State.<\/p>\n

Abubakar Sodiq \u2013 Winger from Athletic Club Shonga, a native of Shonga in Edu Local Government, Kwara State.<\/p>\n

Taibu Muhammad \u2013 Central Midfielder from Dukulade FA in Lade, Patigi Local Government, Kwara State.<\/p>\n

Jabeer Usman \u2013 Winger from FC Intelligent, Tudunwada, Kano State.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the announcement, the Administrator of the Academy, Mallam Ibrahim Bako, congratulated the players on their success and charged them to seize the opportunity to build a professional career from football. He further assured them that the Academy remains committed to providing the right platform and international exposure needed to excel.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis scholarship is not just a reward for talent, but an investment in your future. We believe you can make Kwara, and Nigeria, proud,\u201d Mallam Bako said.<\/p>\n

The Kwara Football Academy continues to live up to its vision of nurturing raw talent and creating pathways for young players to shine on both local and\u00a0global\u00a0stages.<\/p>\n


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