Pepsi Football Academy

The Pepsi Football Academy is a football academy based in Nigeria and sponsored by Pepsi.

History

The Academy was established in 1992.[1] Originally based in Lagos at the Agege Stadium in Nigeria, it now has 14 centres across the country and has over 3000 students.[2] Footballers who started their careers at the academy include John Obi Mikel, Dominic Chatto, Echiabhi Okodugha, Joseph Akpala, Uwa Elderson Echiéjilé, Conquest Osaroigwe, Soga Sambo and Yinka Adedeji.[3]

In 2006, the Academy set up a UK scholarship scheme, which has awarded scholarships to 13 players. The first recipient was Michael Oluwatosin.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Sanni, Kunle (29 July 2012). "Pepsi Football Academy celebrates 20th anniversary". Daily Times Nigeria.
  2. ↑ "The role of football academies in Nigeria, other West African countries". The Guardian (Nigeria). 28 September 2012.
  3. ↑ Pepsi football academy in Nigeria
  4. ↑ Alawode, Adebobola (10 June 2013). "Pepsi Academy Picks Mba For UK Scholarship". P.M. News Nigeria.

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