Serie A TIM: AS Roma opens an academy in Abuja (Nigeria), the club's first in Africa

AS Roma (Serie A TIM) has opened an academy in Abuja (NGA) in partnership with Garden City Panthers FC (Nigerian second division), announced the Italian club on 10/02/2021. This is the first AS Roma Academy to be established in Africa.

This new academy "will see young boys from the age of 5-17 given the chance to follow the same training methods experienced by their compatriots in the Italian capital. Coaching staff from the Giallorossi will help support the work done by local coaches, advising them on methods and techniques to help all students grow and develop. In addition, a total of 60 scholarships will be made available to the most talented players at U13, U15 and U17 level," explained AS Roma.

"In the last few years a digital link between Nigeria and our club has been formed. Opening our first academy on the continent is a natural and positive result of that, especially in an area of the world where so many boys and girls love the game. We want to give them the opportunities and resources to help their development as both footballers and people," said Francesco Calvo, chief…