MORE THAN
A FOOTBALL
ACADEMY.
We develop footballers, build character and equip young people with practical skills for life beyond the pitch.
DEVELOP THE
PLAYER.
PREPARE THE
PERSON.
C.I.F.A.CARE is built around a simple idea: football development should not stop at football.
Our whole-athlete approach combines football development with physical wellbeing, psychosocial growth and vocational skills — helping young people become better players and better prepared for life.
BUILD THE PLAYER ON THE PITCH.
Training is structured to help each player develop technical ability, tactical intelligence, physical capability and the confidence to perform in competitive football.
FOOTBALL CAN OPEN THE DOOR. SKILLS KEEP THE FUTURE OPEN.
Every young athlete deserves something to build on — whether their future leads to professional football, entrepreneurship, employment, education or another career.
C.I.F.A.CARE gives players exposure to useful skills they can apply while developing their football journey and beyond.
Digital Literacy
Responsible technology use and practical digital skills.
Entrepreneurship
Basic business thinking, creativity and entrepreneurial awareness.
Financial Literacy
Personal money management and financial awareness.
Communication
Presentation, communication and employability skills.
Practical Skills
Exposure to useful creative and vocational competencies.
Career Awareness
Exposure to opportunities within and beyond the sports industry.
FIND THE RIGHT
PATHWAY.
Our programmes are designed around the player's age, development stage and pathway — from foundation development to performance and competitive opportunities.
C.I.F.A.
Development
C.I.F.A.
Elite Player
C.I.F.A.
Performance & Pathway
FROM APPLICATION
TO THE PITCH.
Our player onboarding process helps us understand each athlete and place them in the appropriate development programme.
Apply Online
Parent or guardian completes the C.I.F.A.CARE player application form.
Player Assessment
The player attends a scheduled assessment covering football and basic profiling.
Evaluation
C.I.F.A.CARE coaches evaluate the player and determine the appropriate programme.
Acceptance
Successful applicants receive their admission and onboarding information.
YOUR CHILD'S NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE.
24 Igboelerin Road, Akinwande Bus Stop, Iba LCDA, Okokomaiko, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria.