Welcome to Shahzadi Academy
The academy that harness grass root talents, nurturing them and training them to be professionals in their field.
Goals
To identify and develop football talent from even the most remote parts of the world.
To equip players with the technical, tactical, and psychological skills needed for a professional football career.
To create opportunities for young footballers to compete in professional leagues.
Aims and Objectives
To rehabilitate and empower disadvantaged youths through football.
To provide a structured training environment that fosters discipline, teamwork, and career growth.
To make young footballers employable and responsible citizens
Future Projections
Shahzadi Football Academy established its football club in July 2022.
The club aims to:
- Compete in the Amateur Two League by 2025.
- Qualify for the Nationwide League One in 2026.
- Organize the Shahzadi International Sports Summit to educate grassroots players on career advancement and transitioning to the global football market.
- Embark on an international football tour to Central Europe in March 2026, exposing players to top-tier football environments and professional opportunities.
Shahzadi Football Academy remains committed to shaping the future of football by creating opportunities for young talents and promoting national development through sports
About Us
Shahzadi Football Academy, a hub for grassroots talent, is committed to identifying and nurturing young footballers, equipping them with the necessary skills to become professionals.
Through love, peace, and unity, we engage our youth in positive activities, contributing to the growth and development of our nation—Nigeria, the Giant of Africa.
Our homeland, a land of good people, will always rise tall. Let us join hands in building Nigeria together. Shahzadi Football Academy remains a vital instrument in national development.
Shahzadi Football Academy was founded on September 1, 2021, and officially unveiled on November 30, 2021, at the Kaduna Township Stadium, Kaduna State. The academy commenced with 30 players and received notable recognition from key stakeholders. The Chairman of the Football Association, Alhaji Sherrif Kassimu, graced the occasion and encouraged players to remain dedicated, worship God, and stay focused in all aspects of life.
The event was honored by distinguished royal dignitaries, including His Royal Highness Alhaji Baba Adamu Yunusa, the Ona of Abaji, represented by Alhaji Yunusa Yakubu, the OTARU of Abaji. Additionally, His Royal Majesty Akpomeyoma Majoroh Ojeta II, the Ovie of Oruarivie-Abraka Kingdom, was represented by Engineer James Oyaide.
Shahzadi Football Academy’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Khadijah Aliyu Mohammed Gusau, emphasized in her speech that the academy aims to harness, nurture, and develop grassroots football talents. She highlighted its role in rehabilitating vulnerable youth, reducing restivenes, and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to grow into responsible citizens, contributing significantly to the nation’s development.
Shahzadi Football Academy anthem
Shahzadi Football Academy Anthem
Shahzadi Football Academy, the academy that harness of grass root talents, nurturing them training to be professionals in their field.
Engaging our youth positively with love, peace and unity.
Thereby contributing to the growth and development of our dear Nation the Giant of Africa.
The land of good people that will always spring forth and tall.
Nigeria our home land let’s join hands in building it.
Shahzadi Football Academy an organ in Nation Building.
Latest News
Honoring Late Sarah Moses Nee Ekpokhai and Promoting Grassroots Football
Beyond football development, Shahzadi Football Academy was also established to honor African women who have made significant contributions to national growth, often without due recognition.
One such individual is the late Sarah Moses Nee Ekpokhai, a Southern Nigerian woman who played a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nigerian football by raising her son, Ahmed Musa OON, a dedicated footballer who has served Nigeria with distinction.
Sarah Moses was originally from Afuze, Edo State (formerly Bendel State) and married a man from Borno State at a time when inter-regional marriages were rare. She was a firm believer in national unity and peace, often stating that marriage could be a means to heal past divisions, particularly following the Biafra War. Known for her charitable nature, she was committed to improving the lives of the less privileged, especially in rural communities.
The Life and Legacy of Sarah Moses Nee Ekpokhai
After losing her husband when her last child, Ahmed Musa, was just seven years old, Sarah Moses worked tirelessly to support her family through petty trading. Despite her initial desire for Ahmed to become an engineer, she ultimately supported his decision to pursue a football career. Through hard work and perseverance, he rose to become one of Nigeria’s most celebrated footballers. Sarah Moses instilled strong moral values in her children, emphasizing education, responsibility, and national pride.
She firmly believed that a person’s true legacy is not their wealth but the values and accomplishments of their children. Her dedication to her family and community remains an inspiration.