Our latest coaching addition to the academy, Coach Asunmo, doing a recap of the previous training session before they get into today's work. #Achievers ⚽️ ⭐️
A relatable story from Sadio Mane:
“I left without telling anyone, apart from my best friend. I walked for a long time to meet up with a friend who loaned me some money so that I could take the bus to Dakar. I was welcomed by a family who I did not know. I immediately took part in training sessions at recognised teams.
There were 200 or 300 youngsters who were waiting in line for their chance, it started badly for me because when I presented myself, I was laughed at. I did not look like a footballer. I was wearing pants that looked nothing like football shorts. And my football boots were completely shredded on the sides and had been repaired by me with the wire the best I could.
Those who oversaw the trials would look at me with a bizzare facial expression: ‘You really want to become a footballer?’ I understood them but I did not have a choice. As I was not that bad, they took me. That was the beginning of my adventure and now I'm a champion of Africa.” - Sadio Mane @sadiomaneofficiel
🌟"The boys at Achievers Academy want to become the best they can be. As their coach and big uncle, I genuinely see it. I sense their passion. I feel the sense of purpose they have developed by them being a part of this unique academy. If they had more opportunity than they currently have now, they'll be the best anyone can possibly be. Take that to the bank."
Ayodeji Abatan
Founder and Academy Director,
Achievers Academy
#UnlockingPotential 🌟 ⚽ 🇳🇬 🌎
The long-term goal of Achievers Academy is to grow our program into Nigeria's best full-time residential football academy that helps grassroots youths from low-income and underserved communities in Nigeria become successful football stars and leaders through football, quality academic education, opportunity and character development.
That means having the right organization, facilities and executive/operational leadership in all our spheres. Can we achieve this? Yes.
#UnlockingPotential 🌟 #GoAchievers⚽💪🏾🏆
Worked our boots and bodies off today, as we prepare for our opening group stage match of the Baba Kunde Memorial Youth-15 Cup Competition tomorrow.
We'll be playing against Boras FC. We're pumped 💪🏾🌟.
#AchieversFootballAcademy
Gearing up for our match against Boras FC this weekend and the Baba Kunde Memorial Youth-15 Cup Competition starting next week.
#U15 U17 #AchieversFootballAcademy
#achievers ⚽🌟
New week. Same focus. Same energy.
After a 2-2 draw against Cosmos FA yesterday afternoon, we must keep our high-intensity focus for match-day this coming weekend. We are doing well.
#AchieversFootballAcademy #u15s
