Pepsi Football Academy -Registration Process Explained Fully

Is there any football academy in Nigeria? Of course! And Pepsi football academy is one of several.

The Pepsi Football Academy has the credit of encouraging and bringing up a lot of young players over the years.

Pepsi extended full support to the Kashimawo Laloko football school which functions in the Agege Stadium and the name of the stadium is changed as Pepsi Football Academy.

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Pepsi Academy is presently running fourteen training centres all over Nigeria and more than 3000 students of the age group 6 – 18 years are benefited.

The academy has the credit of introducing highly talented players to various highly competitive league teams the world over.

The young talents produced and introduced by the Academy who have now become Pepsi football academy famous players include Uwa Elderson Echiejile, Yinka Adedeji, John Obi Mikel, Dominic Chatto, Soga Sambo and many others. See the full list of Pepsi football academy famous players below:

List of Pepsi Football Academy Famous Players

1. Yinka Adedeji
2. Joseph Akpala
3. Derick Amadi
4. Kola Anubi
5. Onyekachi Apam
6. Ezekiel Bala
7. Femi Joseph
8. John Obi Mikel
9. Edward Ofere
10. Babajide Ogunbiyi
11. Echiabhi Okodugha
12. Solomon Okoronkwo
13. Rasheed Olabiyi
14. Emeka Opara
15. Isaac Promise
16. Adeola Lanre Runsewe
17. Soga Sambo
18. Ambruse Vanzekin

The best young talents who are still with the academy can take advantage of the scholarship scheme introduced by the academy.

This scheme provides the young talented players with the opportunity to advance in their academic as well as sports career in the UK.

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This is considered a great advantage to the young players since the UK is hosting many players of international fame and the country is considered the home of Soccer.

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TAKING NIGERIA TO THE WORLD SOCCER ARENA

When the elite players in Nigeria were desperately in need of facilities to nurture their talents, Pepsi Academy came forward to fill the gap.

The great initiative taken by Pepsi is sure to bring Africa to the frontline of soccer.

In order to nurture young talents, Pepsi has hired 54 coaches for its training centres. This will provide maximum exposure to the young players.

The impact of the Pepsi Football Academy on soccer in Nigeria is really astonishing.

Since Nigeria is at the top in Soccer among the African countries, the football players in Nigeria have ample opportunity to become professional players.

In terms of the number of soccer players playing abroad, Nigeria is ranked first in Africa and ninth in the world.

The Pepsi Football Academy had contributed a lot to making this possible for Nigerians.

Pepsi Academy has facilitated the formation of many other sports academies across Nigeria.

The young players in Nigeria can now enter into a new era of soccer thanks to Pepsi Academy.

Now, how do I join the Pepsi Football Academy?

GETTING ENROLLED AT PEPSI FOOTBALL ACADEMY

The Football Academy shows the way to the budding sportsmen who have the determination to build up their career in soccer.

For any player irrespective of his age, Pepsi Academy assures the best opportunities in soccer. See how to join Pepsi Football Academy below.

Boys and girls in the age group 5 – 16 years can apply to join the Academy.

They may approach any of the Academy's training centres and introduce themselves to the coaches there.

The coaches will assess the applicants in terms of football skills and attributes.

The students who satisfy the coaches will be issued the Registration form for joining the Pepsi Academy.

Applicants may complete the form in their home and go with their parents for the registration.

Once the application is accepted the prescribed fees can be paid.

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Here are some important documents to submit alongside the application form:

• Original & Photocopy Of Birth Certificate
• Photocopies Of School Results
• Passport Of Applicant
• Parent Or Guardian And Medical Report

Once your application form is collected, proceed to make payments at the designated bank for enrollment.

PEPSI FOOTBALL ACADEMY REGISTRATION FORM FEES TO ENROLL

Applicants are advised to make payment at banks and here are the registration fees for enrolling in the academy.

Pepsi Football Academy Registration Form Fee For Age 5 To 14 Years

The total Pepsi academy school fees package is ₦6,000 (Six thousand naira only). See the breakdown below.

Registration fee: ₦1,000

Quarterly fees: ₦2,000

Training uniform: ₦2,000

Identity card: ₦500

Training bag: ₦500

Pepsi Football Academy Registration Form Fee For Applicants 15 Years And Above

The total Pepsi academy school fees package is ₦12,000 only for those who are 15 years and above. See a breakdown of the fees below.

Registration fee: ₦3,000

Quarterly fees: ₦3,000

Training uniform: ₦3,000

Identity card: ₦500

Training bag: ₦500

Maintenance fee: ₦2,000

Where is Pepsi Academy located in Nigeria? See the list below.

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LIST OF PEPSI FOOTBALL ACADEMY TRAINING CENTRES IN NIGERIA

The Pepsi football academy website/URL Address is http://www.pepsifootballacademy.com, but the site seems to be dormant at the moment.

Head Quarters

Agege Stadium, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria
City/Town: Agege
State: Lagos
L.G.A: Agege
Location Phone: +234 (0)802 310 8335

Lagos Pepsi academy Training Centre Address

Cocoa Industries Field, Off Akilo Road, Ogba.

Phone numbers: 08023108335, 08032451880 and 08023543676.

Orile-Imo Training Centre Address

The Football College Km 4, Sagamu/Abeokuta Expressway.

Phone numbers: 08023108335 and 08032451880.

Sagamu Training Centre Address

AUD Primary School, Opposite Awolowo Market Makun.

Phone number: 08034092523.

Pepsi Football Academy in Ibadan

Olubadan Stadium Iyaganku.

Phone number: 08034657553.

Ilorin Training Centre Address

Kwara State Stadium Complex.

Phone number: 08032083789.

Aba Training Centre Address

Enyimba International FC Stadium, Abia state.

Phone number: 08035451812.

Enugu Training Centre Address

Rangers Stadium Nkpokiti Street, Independence Layout.

Phone number: 08037127050.

Owerri Training Centre Address

Dan Anyiam Stadium Imo State Sports Council.

Phone number: 08034347538.

Benin Training Centre Address

Western Boys High School Ikpoba Hill, Benin, Edo state.

Phone number: 08038183097.

Pepsi Football Academy Abuja Location

Government Senior Secondary School Tundunwada Zone Four.

Phone number: 08023266411.

Kaduna Training Centre Address

Murtala Mohammed Square Independence Way, Opposite the Hamdala Hotel.

Phone number: 08025940317.

Jos Training Centre Address

Methodist Primary School.

Phone number: 07093144959.

Kano Training Centre Address

Rumfa College, Along Buk Road, PMB 3079 is the address for those living in Kano state.

Phone number: 08036511010.

WRAP UP

For those who aspire to become professional players of football, it is very important to pass through a football academy.

At Pepsi Academy, the young players are provided various facilities to nurture their football skills and lay the foundation for their career in football.

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And note that the Pepsi Football Academy does not offer accommodation/academic education to applicants. If you wish to combine both education and football training, apply via the Pepsi football college Orile Imo.

This article was most recently revised and updated 3 years ago