Derby Football Academy

Derby Football Academy is proud to announce the transfer of our U18 captain, Adetola Quirib, to HJK Helsinki, the most successful football club in Finland. After four years of dedication, growth, and leadership at Derby, Adetola now takes the next…

Congratulations to our talented winger Joseph Eghenolohor, who has officially signed with Red Star Belgrade (Црвена Звезда). 🔴⚪⭐ He will proudly compete with the club in the UEFA Youth Champions League qualifiers. 🌍⚽ A big step forward in his journey…

Our vision begins with understanding each player’s contribution to the team.Player development starts with the ability to understand the game, communicate effectively, and gather key information from their surroundings — enabling them to make the best possible decisions in every…

Last summer, we had our first participation in the Gothia Puma Cup U17, where we played outstanding games against clubs like Right to Dream and Malmö FF. The outcome has been incredible — direct offers have already come for two…

One of the most difficult things to do in Africa is organising a proper football league especially in Nigeria due to poor infrastructures, lack of sponsorship, lack of proper organisation, poor officiating, poor travelling arrangement and many more. Yet  some of…

Abuja based Football Academy, Derby FA on Thursday morning beat WAFU B U17 defending champions Nigeria 6 – 4 in a friendly game. The victory is not the story but the manner with which they manhandled the Nigeria National team…

Since the foundation of the academy, Derby has set out to develop a full professional pathway for youth player in Nigeria to be able to play abroad. And within a year since the start in Abuja, we’ve already established a…

After the partnership with the Spanish club Racing Club Santander, the Derby Football Academy is pleased to announce the launch of its maiden project towards Asia, which guaranteed the transfer of 5 players to the Lebanese First Division for the…

In our pursuit to constantly offer the best possible football path for our players at our academy, Derby Football Academy has signed a partnership deal with Spanish academy of Real Racing Club, also known as Racing Santander. Racing Santander is…