Progress Brazil Academy is a grassroots football development academy dedicated to discovering, nurturing, and promoting talented young footballers for professional opportunities locally and internationally — combining football excellence with discipline, education, mentorship, and leadership development.
Founded in 2019 and located at Lemomu Junction, Famia Road, Modakeke, Osun State, Progress Brazil Academy is solely owned, managed, and financially sustained by its Founder — Pst (Dr.) Samson Oderanti — without any support from local government. His commitment to youth empowerment has produced outstanding success stories nationally and internationally.
“Football is more than a game — it is a platform to raise disciplined, purposeful, and excellent young men who will represent their families, their communities, and their nation with honour.”
Introduction to football fundamentals — ball control, passing, positioning, and teamwork. Includes football camping and intensive training programs for beginners.
Ages 6 – 12Technical and tactical player development for serious players. Advanced training combining match intelligence, fitness conditioning, and professional exposure including tours and tournaments.
Ages 13 – 18Scouting programs and structured talent discovery trials connecting standout players to professional clubs, scouts, and regional league opportunities worldwide.
Open AgeScholarship opportunities for talented players combining academic development with football. Partnered with Olashore International High School, Iloko-Ijesa.
Merit-basedInternational football tours and participation in tournaments providing exposure to global competition standards and professional environments.
All agesActive year-round participation in Youth Development League competitions providing regular competitive match experience and player growth.
Year-round
Provides overall technical oversight for the academy's coaching curriculum, player development pathways, and training standards. Ensures all football operations align with national and international best practices.
AFN Safeguarding Officer and Head Coach overseeing all coaching activities and talent identification across the academy. Leads player trials, scouts emerging talents, and maintains the highest safeguarding standards.
Supports the Head Coach in designing and delivering training sessions for all age groups. Specialist in advanced player development for the U-15 to U-20 category, focusing on tactical formations and match preparation.
Oversees the academic and personal development of academy players, ensuring they balance education with football. Coordinates study support, life skills training, and career guidance programmes.
Manages the academy's media presence, social media channels, press releases, and public communications. Responsible for promoting the academy's achievements and maintaining its brand identity.
Coordinates all match-day operations, officiating arrangements, and logistics for academy fixtures and tournaments. Ensures smooth running of competitive activities both home and away.
Leads the visual identity of the academy, creating graphics, promotional materials, and digital content. Handles design for banners, social media visuals, match programmes, and all creative communications.
Manages all training equipment, kit inventory, and logistics for academy operations. Ensures players have the proper gear for training and matches, and coordinates transport and supply arrangements.
Oversees the overall welfare and wellbeing of academy players and staff. Provides pastoral care, counselling support, and ensures a nurturing, safe environment for every player at the academy.
Responsible for the maintenance, safety, and readiness of the academy's training grounds and facilities. Manages groundskeeping, infrastructure upkeep, and ensures all venues meet required standards.
Drives the academy's international scouting network and strategic partnerships with clubs across Africa and beyond. Advises on player placement, exposure tours, and the academy's long-term development strategy.
Oversees the health and medical welfare of all players and staff at Progress Brazil Academy. Manages injury prevention, treatment, and recovery programmes to ensure players remain in peak physical condition at all times.
Manages the academy's public image, media communications, and community engagement. Builds and maintains relationships with the press, sponsors, parents, and the wider football community to promote the academy's vision and achievements.
These are the voices of our graduates — young men who trained at Progress Brazil Academy in Modakeke and are now signed professional footballers. Their testimonies speak for themselves.
“I always knew God had a plan. Progress Brazil Academy was part of that plan — and today, I am playing professional football in Eswatini as proof.”
“Progress Brazil Academy didn’t just develop me as a footballer — they believed in me when I had nothing but a dream.”
“I did not wait for football to find me. I put in the work at PBA — and the contract with Babane Swallows was the reward.”
“PBA gave me the platform. I took the chance. Now I play professionally — for real, on an international stage.”
Your child could be next. We are currently enrolling for the 2025/2026 season.
Enroll via WhatsAppProgress Brazil Academy has been featured in national and international media. Our achievements have been covered by leading sports outlets and news platforms.
Progress Brazil Academy has been featured in national and international media outlets. Our 2017 Copa Coca-Cola victory and the Eswatini transfer story have been covered by Vanguard, Goal.com, Ajasa News, and more.
Progress Brazil Academy is NFF-affiliated, self-funded by its Founder, and has already produced players competing internationally — including two Southampton Academy selections, four Eswatini Premier League signings, and a World Runner-Up title. Your sponsorship directly funds player development, training equipment, football tours, scholarships, and facilities at Modakeke, Osun State.
All sponsors receive visibility, recognition, and direct partnership benefits aligned to their chosen tier. We welcome individuals, businesses, clubs, and international football organisations.
Ideal for individuals, small businesses, and community supporters who want to make a meaningful contribution to grassroots football in Nigeria.
Perfect for established businesses and football enthusiasts seeking brand visibility alongside meaningful community impact in Osun State and beyond.
Flagship tier for corporate organisations and football clubs seeking prominent branding, direct player access, and priority placement in all academy communications.
The ultimate partnership for international clubs, major corporations, and foundations. Full title sponsorship with exclusive rights, first access to talent, and co-branding on all outputs.
| Benefit | Bronze ₦100K |
Silver ₦300K |
Gold ₦750K |
Platinum ₦2M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Website logo listing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate of sponsorship | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social media mentions | Quarterly | Monthly | Weekly | Daily |
| Matchday passes | 2 | 6 | 12 | Unlimited |
| Matchday programme credit | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on training kit | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Banner at home matches | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Logo on match jersey (front) | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stadium perimeter board | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Programme naming rights | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Player scouting access | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stadium naming rights | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Title sponsorship | — | — | — | ✓ |
| First refusal on player signings | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Named scholarship fund | — | — | — | ✓ |
Pick a tier above or choose below. We’ll respond within 48 hours with payment details and a formal agreement.
Questions? Contact us: 2001progressschool@gmail.com • WhatsApp 0810 642 6694
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Progress Brazil Academy.
We will contact you within 48 hours via WhatsApp or email with next steps and payment details.
For urgent enquiries, reach us directly:
0810 642 6694
International football media Goal.com covered PBA’s historic Copa Coca-Cola U-15 victory, reporting on the electric atmosphere as Osun State were crowned champions.
Read on Goal.comNigeria’s leading newspaper Vanguard reported on PBA’s Copa triumph, with Nigerian football legends Jay-Jay Okocha and Nwankwo Kanu present to celebrate the victory.
Read on VanguardA feature story on four PBA players who crossed borders to sign professional contracts in Eswatini, tracing their journey from Modakeke’s grassroots to professional football.
Read on The Ajasa NewsReady to develop your child’s potential? Reach out via phone, WhatsApp, or email. We’re based in Modakeke, Ile-Ife, Osun State, and welcome families from across Nigeria and beyond.
