Buruj Sports Academy has officially unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art football stadium complex after securing six acres of land in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The proposed project will include a standard football pitch, a modern athletics track, a 5,000-capacity pavilion, dressing rooms, a players’ tunnel, a referees’ section, parking space and a world-class training environment designed to nurture the next generation of football stars. According to the academy, the stadium project represents the next phase in its development and long-term vision for grassroots football. “This is not just a stadium project — it is a dream for every young footballer who believes talent deserves opportunity,” a club official said. “We have produced national team players, exported talents abroad, and now we are building an environment that matches our ambition.” Related News Port Harcourt to host 2026 NWFL Super Six Ilechukwu to decide Rangers future after Unity Cup Dream Star Ladies duo make LA LIGA devt programme The academy’s growing reputation has been driven by the achievements of several of its players, including former Nigeria U-15 internationals Fawaz Ayomide Adeleke and Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, who have reunited at Buruj Football Club ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One season. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. The proposed project will include a standard football pitch, a modern athletics track, a 5,000-capacity pavilion, dressing rooms, a players’ tunnel, a referees’ section, parking space and a world-class training environment designed to nurture the next generation of football stars. According to the academy, the stadium project represents the next phase in its development and long-term vision for grassroots football. “This is not just a stadium project — it is a dream for every young footballer who believes talent deserves opportunity,” a club official said. “We have produced national team players, exported talents abroad, and now we are building an environment that matches our ambition.” Related News Port Harcourt to host 2026 NWFL Super Six Ilechukwu to decide Rangers future after Unity Cup Dream Star Ladies duo make LA LIGA devt programme The academy’s growing reputation has been driven by the achievements of several of its players, including former Nigeria U-15 internationals Fawaz Ayomide Adeleke and Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, who have reunited at Buruj Football Club ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One season. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. According to the academy, the stadium project represents the next phase in its development and long-term vision for grassroots football. “This is not just a stadium project — it is a dream for every young footballer who believes talent deserves opportunity,” a club official said. “We have produced national team players, exported talents abroad, and now we are building an environment that matches our ambition.” Related News Port Harcourt to host 2026 NWFL Super Six Ilechukwu to decide Rangers future after Unity Cup Dream Star Ladies duo make LA LIGA devt programme The academy’s growing reputation has been driven by the achievements of several of its players, including former Nigeria U-15 internationals Fawaz Ayomide Adeleke and Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, who have reunited at Buruj Football Club ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One season. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. “This is not just a stadium project — it is a dream for every young footballer who believes talent deserves opportunity,” a club official said. “We have produced national team players, exported talents abroad, and now we are building an environment that matches our ambition.” Related News Port Harcourt to host 2026 NWFL Super Six Ilechukwu to decide Rangers future after Unity Cup Dream Star Ladies duo make LA LIGA devt programme The academy’s growing reputation has been driven by the achievements of several of its players, including former Nigeria U-15 internationals Fawaz Ayomide Adeleke and Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, who have reunited at Buruj Football Club ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One season. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. The academy’s growing reputation has been driven by the achievements of several of its players, including former Nigeria U-15 internationals Fawaz Ayomide Adeleke and Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, who have reunited at Buruj Football Club ahead of the 2026 Nationwide League One season. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. Raheem, the team captain and forward, alongside attacking midfielder Fawaz Adeleke, previously represented Nigeria at youth tournaments in Morocco in 2024 and Algeria in 2025, where they formed an impressive partnership admired by youth football observers. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. Fawaz further announced himself on the continental stage during the 2025 School Games in Burkina Faso, scoring the winning goal against the Benin national football team to hand Nigeria a memorable victory. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football. The academy has also exported several players to Europe in recent years, including talents who moved to clubs in Spain and Lithuania, while Raheem Salaudeen continues to attract growing international attention following his rapid rise in Nigerian football.