The Asisat Oshoala Academy, known as AOA, is a girls’ football and youth-development academy in Lagos. It was created by Nigerian international footballer Asisat Oshoala and launched in 2022 with support from Nike Football and the organisation Women Win. Their partnership brings equipment, programme design and support to help more girls access football and leadership opportunities. Although Nike and Women Win are confirmed partners, detailed donor lists and full funding information are not published online. Anyone seeking this information must ask the academy for documents such as its monitoring and evaluation report, safeguarding policy or partner agreements.
AOA teaches football, life skills, leadership and vocational learning for schoolgirls. It runs coaching sessions at its Lagos base and extends its work to schools across the city through an outreach project called S.H.E Plays. The academy also holds open trials, which have included events such as the U-17 screening in 2022, with further trials announced through its pages on Instagram, X (Twitter) and YouTube.
Training sessions take place in organised groups, combining pitch drills with classroom learning where girls talk about leadership, rights, confidence and communication. The academy helps girls become athletes and leaders by combining football coaching with safeguarding, mentorship, and education. Thousands of girls have joined training sessions or school programmes, according to reports from the academy and media outlets.
AOA has become a recognised local hub in Lagos. Its early work focuses on building a sustainable model through coach training, safeguarding systems, and more school partnerships. If the academy keeps growing, it could become a model for girls’ football and community empowerment in Nigeria and the region.
Joining Requirements and Processes
If you want to join Asisat Oshoala Football Academy, here’s the deal. There’s no permanent online form to apply. Instead, they have trials and scouting days, and they tell people about them on their website, Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook. Some of these trials are free. Check their website first to see if there’s a registration form. Also, follow their Instagram or X so you know when and where the trials happen, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss anything.
When trials are announced, they tell you the age limits, where it will happen (usually in Lagos, like Abalti Barracks or Femi Gbajabiamila mini-stadium), and if you need to register or can just show up. Trials can last a few days, and a lot of girls go, so arrive early and bring your ID and parental consent if you’re under 18.
The Academy also teaches football and life skills, and some sessions are free. If money is an issue, ask them about bursaries or sponsored spots. If you can’t go in person, contact them online through the website or send a DM on Instagram/X. Say your age, where you live, and your football experience, and ask if they do remote trials or video evaluations.
At the trial, be ready. Wear proper kit, bring water, and be fit. You’ll do drills, fitness runs, and small games. You might need to show proof of your age or school info. Trials have lots of players, so show your skills and be polite and positive.
Recent Trials and Developments
In February 2024, the Academy held an open scouting programme at Femi Gbajabiamila Mini-Stadium, Abalti Barracks, Lagos. Over 300 girls aged 9–17 attended. Selection was based on skill, attitude, and physical ability, and about 10 new players were selected. Parents had to provide consent letters and medical certificates.
In 2025, the Academy expanded its programmes and signed 30 new players to empower girls through football and education. Asisat Oshoala sometimes participates in Academy activities herself.
There are reports and videos of past trials on YouTube, but there are no fixed annual dates, so you must monitor official channels and contact the Academy directly to get notified.
Asisat Oshoala Academy Fees and Costs
The academy is completely free. All training and programmes are fully funded by the sponsors, Nike and Women Win. So there are no tuition, registration, or programme fees.
It mainly serves girls aged 10 to 18, helping them grow both on and off the field. The free model ensures that financial barriers do not prevent participation, making it a supportive place for girls to learn football and important life skills.
Asisat Oshoala Academy Locations
The Asisat Oshoala football academy’s main office is located at 11B Adeniyi Adefioye Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, which is the official address for visits and correspondence.
The academy runs its training programmes and football activities mainly in Surulere and also at Ojuelegba (Abalti Barracks), where trials, training sessions, and scouting events are held.
For contact, the academy can be reached by phone at +234 806 976 9830 or by email at ask@asisatoshoalaacademy.ng for enquiries.
If you want to know about the academy or see pictures, you can visit their website at asisatoshoalaacademy.ng. Their social media pages also share updates: Instagram @asisatoshoalaacademy and X (formerly Twitter) @AOAcademy.
News reports about their events are another good source of information.