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Dante Football Academy · Ibadan, Nigeria

Developing footballtalent.Building leadersfor life.

A structured pathway for young players to grow through purposeful coaching, education, discipline and opportunity.

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More than football

A place for talent to take shape

Dante Football Academy gives young players a disciplined environment to develop their ability, intelligence and character.

Based in Ibadan, we place football development alongside education and mentorship. This prepares every player for the demands of the game and the responsibilities beyond it.

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Our programmes

Built for every stage of the journey

A connected pathway supports players from their first foundations through senior development.

U9 and U11

Youth Development

Young players build strong foundations in technique, coordination, confidence and understanding of the game.

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U13

Junior Development

Players strengthen technical habits, decision making, teamwork and their understanding of the game.

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U15 and U17

Youth Academy

Players develop stronger technical, tactical, physical and personal standards for competitive football.

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The Dante standard

Why choose Dante

Our work is shaped by clear standards and a long-term view of player development.

Structured Coaching

Purposeful coaching supports each stage of a young player’s journey.

Education and Development

Education and football development work together on and off the pitch.

Character and Discipline

Clear standards encourage responsibility, resilience and respect.

Football Opportunities

Talented players prepare for appropriate opportunities at higher levels.

A purposeful journey

The development pathway

See Our Approach
  1. Identification
  2. Assessment
  3. Structured Training
  4. Player Development
  5. Competitive Football
  6. Progression Opportunities
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From Potential to Progression

Every stage has a purpose

Each stage strengthens a player’s ability, understanding, confidence and character.

Inside Dante

Energy. Focus. Togetherness.

A glimpse into the environment where young players learn, compete and grow.

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Every session is an opportunity to learn.

Dada Iseoluwa Akinoluwa, Founder and Executive Director of Dante Football AcademyLeadership with purposeD

Message from the Founder

Building talent.
Creating opportunity.
Shaping futures.

At DANTE, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to dream, grow and succeed. We are building more than footballers. Our purpose is to develop confident, disciplined and responsible young people through football, education, leadership and opportunity.

Talent may open the door, but character will keep it open. Through purposeful development, strong values and meaningful partnerships, we aim to create pathways that allow young athletes to realise their potential while becoming positive examples within their communities.

Dada Iseoluwa AkinoluwaFounder & Executive Director

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Our leadership

Guided by a committed team

A leadership team working together to support the academy’s sporting and organisational development.

Meet the Team
Portrait of Dada Iseoluwa Akinoluwa

Dada Iseoluwa Akinoluwa

Founder & Executive Director

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Dada Adesewa

Director of Administration

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Dada Halleluyah

Director of Sport

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Salami Grace

General Secretary

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