Green Lock FC<\/a> has launched its football academy in Lagos, introducing a model that combines professional football training with formal education to give young players the opportunity to excel both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n The Academy, which features FIFA-standard training pitches, a gym and recovery centre, digital classrooms, and hostel accommodation, aims to develop players who are successful in football while also advancing in academics.<\/p>\n Head of Operations at Green Lock FC\/Academy, Omowunmi Blessing Awe, described the initiative as a \u201cperfect blend\u201d of sports and education, assuring parents that the welfare and safety of players remain a top priority.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are ready to welcome players into a secure environment where they can grow as footballers and as students. Our goal is to prepare them for success in both fields,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n The Academy forms part of Green Lock FC\u2019s strategy to provide Nigerian youths with structured pathways into professional football while equipping them with the education needed for broader life opportunities.<\/p>\n The club, which competes in the Nationwide League One, has opened registration for interested players, with trials set to begin in phases across Lagos.<\/p>\nRead Also: <\/strong>Breaking: Nigerian Duo Damimola and Oluwajomiloju Ajanaku Sign First Professional Contracts with NK Jedinstvo Biha\u0107<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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