In a landmark event for the academy, Pape Academy FC officially inaugurated its Management Committee and appointed a full Technical Crew ahead of the historic NLO 2025/2026 season — the club's first ever participation in the Nigeria League One.

The ceremony, held at the academy's base in Minna, Niger State, was presided over by the Founder and President, Dr. Abdullahi Kuso, who expressed his delight at the progress the academy has made since its establishment.

"This is a defining moment for Pape Academy. We are no longer just a grassroots training ground — we are building an institution. The appointment of a structured management committee and a certified technical crew is a statement of our ambition and our commitment to doing things the right way," Dr. Kuso stated.

The newly inaugurated Management Committee comprises experienced administrators and football enthusiasts drawn from Niger State and beyond, tasked with overseeing the club's operations, finances, player welfare, media relations, and strategic partnerships.

On the technical side, the senior team crew was unveiled with Muhammad Nmaliman as Technical Adviser, Evans F. Mensah as Chief Coach, and Attahiru Baba Zakari as Trainer. The junior team is led by Technical Adviser Aliyu Muhammad Sani, Chief Coach Musa Jibrin, and Assistant Coach Abdullahi Yandalu.

The event also featured the unveiling of the club's home and away kits for the NLO season, designed in the academy's traditional green and white colors with gold accents.

With the management and technical structures now firmly in place, Pape Academy FC is set to compete with professionalism and pride in the Bida Centre of the NLO 2025/2026 campaign, starting with their opening fixture against Niger Tornadoes Feeder.