Programs

This is a core program that delivers comprehensive football training for girls combined with life skills education. Weekly, the girls go through a structured soccer training sessions designed to build technical skills, teamwork, and discipline. These sessions are attended by 30 dedicated participants, who are guided through progressive drills and exercises tailored to their development level. The consistent training not only enhances their athletic performance but also fosters confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of community

The life skills component features dynamic leadership and mentoring sessions led by both current and former football stars, as well as distinguished professionals from diverse career paths. Legendary goalkeepers for the Super Eagles and the Super Falcons, late Peter Rufai and Ann Chiejine, former Super Falcons striker and captain, Desire Oparanozie, former Nigerian international, Peter Ijeh, and his daughter, AC Milan forward, Evelyn Ijeh, Executive Director of the Youth Empowerment Foundation, Mrs. Tolu Osoba, and former Chairman, Lagos State Sports Council Alhaji Agboola Dabiri are some of the eminent persons who have engaged the girls in meaningful conversations about personal growth, leadership development, and navigating career pathways—whether within the world of football or beyond. Through storytelling, guidance, and real-world insights, they inspire the girls to dream boldly, lead with purpose, and pursue excellence in every aspect of their lives

(SHE Plays): These events are designed to reach additional girls from the community. In 2023, SHE Plays community outreaches reached 641 additional girls. These events also involved 62 Physical Education teachers and 29 other local coaches who were exposed to the AOA curriculum.
School Project: This transformative initiative, undertaken in partnership with the New Era Foundation (founded by Her Excellency, the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Sen. Remi Tinubu), empowers girls through sports education, leadership, and life skills education by partnering with schools. This program, which began in April 2024, saw 121 girls consistently participate in all six sessions, with over 2,800 others attending to date. This program has significantly increased participants' confidence (100% reported feeling more confident) and awareness of rights (100% knew where to report gender-based violence).

The Asisat Oshoala Academy strives to create clear pathways for its graduates to pursue professional football careers for women through partnerships with clubs, scouts, and agents, and by offering scholarship opportunities, solidifying its role as a highly-rated football academy for girls in Nigeria. Two of our players, Janet Akekoromowei, who is also a Nigerian U20 international, and Jumoke Abina, have been signed to Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) clubs; and another, Barakat Alebiosu. was called up to represent Nigeria at the 2024 International School Sport Federation (ISF) in China.