One of Nigeria’s leading football development
institutions, Nurudeen Football Academy, has launched a state-of-the-art
residential camp in Mararaba, Nasarawa State — a strategic location near the
Abuja-Nasarawa border.
The newly unveiled facility is designed to support
talented young footballers, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds
or living outside Abuja and Nasarawa, who previously faced accommodation
challenges while training at the academy.
Speaking at the launch, President of Nurudeen Football
Academy, Mahmud Musa, shared the inspiration behind the initiative:
“Football has always been a passion of mine. I played
when I was younger, and I’ve always dreamed of creating a platform where young,
aspiring players can thrive. This academy is more than just a training ground —
it’s a hub for nurturing talent while recognizing the business side of
football. That’s why we’ve invited top professionals in the industry to assess
and help enhance what we’ve built.”
“We’re not stopping here. We also encourage our
players to learn a vocation alongside football, giving them something
sustainable to fall back on beyond their playing days.”
Chairman of the academy, Engr. Adamu Salihu Rabo,
emphasized the significance of the new camp in attracting more youth to the
academy:
“This facility opens the door to many more players,
especially those previously held back due to accommodation barriers. Now, they
can live and train here under the guidance of some of the best coaches in the
country.”
Also present at the event was the Secretary of the
Federal Capital Territory Football Association (FCT FA), Usman Ilerika, who
lauded the academy’s investment in youth development:
“This is a truly commendable project. Nurudeen Academy
is not just building footballers — they’re transforming lives. By providing a
safe space for kids to live and train, they’re helping steer youth away from
social vices while giving them a platform to shine.”
“Mararaba has long been a breeding ground for raw
football talent, with many players in the FCT leagues emerging from these
suburbs. This camp, which has been affiliated with the FCT FA for over five
years, provides an even stronger platform to nurture and harness that
potential. We at the FCT FA are proud to be associated with such a meaningful
initiative.”
The Nurudeen Academy Talent Camp is set to become a
beacon of hope for aspiring footballers across the region, combining technical
training with life skills development to empower the next generation of stars.
Among the dignitaries who graced the occasion were the
Patron of the Academy, the Emir of Karshi; Chairman of FCT Coaches Association,
Bartholomew David; former Nasarawa United coach, Bala Nikyu; and several other
notable guests.
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