Creating Pathways
FTAtlantic Integral FC 0–2 Pape Academy FC
NLO 2025/2026 · Bida Centre
Nurturing talent, building character, and creating pathways for professional football success from the heart of Niger State.
Season Snapshot
Full TableLeague Position
2nd/ 6
Points
103W 1D 1L
Form
Latest Result · MD5
Atlantic Integral FC
0 – 2
Pape Academy FC
NLO 2025/2026
Bida Centre Standing
2/6
Recent Form
Season Progress
5/5
matches playedFirst round complete
Latest Result · MD5
Atlantic Integral FC
0 – 2
Pape Academy FC
From the Club
Pape Academy FC has completed the official signing and registration of its players in a colourful ceremony presided over by Founder and President Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, cementing the club's professional structures ahead of the second half of the NLO 2025/2026 season.
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The Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Mohammed Umaru Bago, has appointed Pape Academy Founder and President, Dr. Abubakar Abdullahi Kuso, as Chairman of the Niger Tornadoes FC Management Committee. The entire Pape Academy family celebrates this well-deserved recognition.
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Pape Academy FC completed the first round of the NLO 2025/2026 season in style, beating Atlantic Integral FC 2-0 for a third straight win — and a four-match unbeaten run.
Read MoreWhat We Offer
Structured pathways for every age group — from first-touch fundamentals to professional-level competition.
U10 – U13
Introducing young players to the fundamentals of football through fun, structured sessions. Focus on ball mastery, coordination, small-sided games, and a love for the sport.
U14 – U16
Building on technical foundations with tactical awareness, positional play, physical conditioning, and competitive match exposure against local academies.
U17 – U19
Professional pathway preparation including advanced tactical analysis, high-intensity fitness, scouting exposure, and NLO match-day competition at the national league level.
All Ages
Mandatory weekly sessions covering leadership, life skills, academic mentoring, and personal development. Every Pape Academy player is a student first.
Leadership
Founder & President
Our vision for Pape Academy is to provide a platform where every young boy with a dream and a ball can find the guidance needed to reach the global stage.
2024
Founded
50+
Players
NLO
Licensed
Life at the Academy
First team in home kit
Match day action
First team in away kit
Voices
“Since my son joined Pape Academy, the transformation has been incredible — not just in his football, but in his discipline and confidence. The coaches treat every child like their own.”
Mrs. Hauwa Ibrahim
Parent of U15 Player
Track Record
From founding to national league participation in under two years — Pape Academy is building a legacy of excellence in Nigerian football.
NLO 2025/2026 Participation
Became one of the youngest academies in Nigeria to earn a place in the national third-tier league.
Strong NLO First Round Finish
Closed the first round of the Bida Centre with three consecutive wins and four clean sheets in five matches.
Pre-season Kpakungu Champions
Won the pre-season Kpakungu tournament, announcing our arrival on the competitive scene.
Academy Founded — 2024
Dr. Abdullahi Kuso established Pape Academy with a vision to transform grassroots football in Niger State.
50+ Players in Active Development
Growing from a handful of players to a full multi-age-group academy within two years.
50+
Active Players
1
Trophies
6
Expert Coaches
NLO
League Status