Our vision

EDUCATION FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE

WAFA has a well structured football system aimed at empowering talented African youths ages 13 to 20 through a combination of professional guidance and comprehensive education. We believe in nurturing not only football skills but also personal and academic growth. Hundreds of football players from Africa took their first steps at WAFA on their way to football clubs all over the world. By instilling values such as discipline, teamwork, and resilience, we prepare our young talents for success both on and off the field.

West African Football Academy's first generation season 22-23

THE WAFA CONCEPT

WAFA guides football talents to realise their dream of becoming a professional footballer - just like their heroes.

Our philosophy is to develop football talents to thrive both on and off the field.

  • Develop promising talents into professional footballers
  • Provide formal education for alternate career opportunities
  • Guide physical, mental, and social development of players

TRAINING REGIMES

Education

EVALUATION AND PROGRESS

HEALTHCARE EXCELLENCE

GLOBAL PARTICIPATION

We Train Champions

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Featured Player

Mohammed Salisu

Mohammed is a WAFA graduate. He left for Valladolid in 2017 at the age of 18. In 2020 he was being transferred to Southampton FC and in 2023 to AS Monaco. Mohammed was part of the Black Stars who played at the AFCON 2023 and the World Cup in Qatar in 2022. At Monaco he has become a starter. On the 2nd of October 2024 he scored his first goal in the Champions League against Dynamo Zagreb.

Coulibaly cheering after a goal.

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