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CLUB OVERVIEW

Phoenix Athletics Sports Club (PASC) is one of Nigeria’s leading grassroots football academies, committed to training, mentoring, and empowering youth aged 14 to 18. Founded as a community development initiative, it has grown into a proven pathway for professional footballers and national team prospects.

Originally launched as Fountain Youth Sports Club (FYSC) in Ado-Ekiti by Mr. Bayo Olanlege, the club rebranded to PASC to reflect a bold new vision rooted in innovation, professionalism, and holistic development.

Today, PASC operates under Phoenix Athletics Sports Limited, drawing on strong management systems and expert-backed player development strategies.

The Vision Ignites

Phoenix Athletics Sports Limited is officially founded in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria with a bold mission to reignite sports development through youth training, community engagement, and modern management.

Launching the Movement

Phoenix Athletics Sports Club (PASC) becomes the flagship grassroots football academy under the company. Trials and development programs kick off across Ekiti and neighboring states.

Competitive Rise

PASC debuts in the Bet9ja Ekiti Football League and Nationwide League One, establishing itself as a serious player in youth football.

Players begin receiving regional and national recognition.

Academic Expansion

Phoenix integrates formal academic support offering computer training, scholarships, and partnerships with schools to foster total athlete development.

Reaching New Heights

Several players sign international contracts in Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.

The club expands visibility, hosts community tournaments, and begins laying the groundwork for a Girls’ Division (coming 2027).

WHAT WE DO

Delivering Sports Development, Management & Mentorship Across Nigeria

Club Management

Managing PASC and affiliates with a focus on player development, coaching, and structured team operations.

Sports Consultancy

Advising schools, clubs, and institutions on coaching, league setup, and sports program development.

Youth Academies

Running U-15, U-17, and U-19 academies in football, basketball, and athletics building talent for the future.

Event Management

Organizing tournaments, friendlies, and showcases with full logistics, branding, and audience engagement.

Merchandise & Branding

Delivering official PASC gear and collaborating with partners for kit design, club branding, and sponsorship activations.

Consultancy

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Our Mission

To discover, train, and nurture young football talents through structured coaching, academic support, and mentorship, empowering them to succeed both on and off the pitch.

Our Vision

To become Nigeria’s leading grassroots football club, a nationally recognized hub for elite youth training, academic excellence, and character development through sport.

Brandon Copper

Creative Manager

Hardy Kennedy

Sales & Marketing

Fernando Torres

Marketing Officer

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From Grassroots to Global Arenas

SUCCESS STORIES

Over the years, Phoenix Athletics Sports Club has developed young talents who’ve risen beyond local leagues to secure spots on professional teams across Africa, Europe, and Asia.


These players are living proof of our commitment to excellence, discipline, and opportunity.

Through structured coaching, mentorship, and education, our alumni continue to break boundaries representing Nigeria, winning scholarships, and signing international contracts.

Elite Competitions Our Players Have Featured In

Airtel Rising Stars

Federation Cup (Challenge Cup)

NNPC/Shell National Youth Tournament

Bet9ja Ekiti League

Nationwide League One

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Phoenix Alumni Spotlight

Below are the key players developed by the club and their achievements

TRAINING METHOLOGY

Delivering Sports Development, Management & Mentorship Across Nigeria

Combined Approach

Classroom education (theory, distraction free environment) and field training.

Technology Integration

Emphasis on modern tools for skill analysis and feedback.

Coaching Team

Experienced professionals selected from diverse institutions.

Strategy

We will create a football club with a unique experience, leveraging a skilled management team and technical crew. Our strategy integrates deep knowledge of Nigeria’s football ecosystem, economy, policies, and media relations to maximize sponsor/investor value.

Recruitment

Young, talented footballers will be sourced from across the country through trials and youth tournaments and from within Ekiti State through annual secondary school and under-aged competitions.

Exposure

Biannual training tours will expose groomed players to European clubs and foster business partnerships.

Branding

Unified identity under Phoenix Athletics Sports Club, Ado Ekiti.
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SUCCESS STORIES

We are led by a passionate and highly experienced team of professionals dedicated to player development, talent scouting, and educational impact.

Bayo Olanlege

CEO

B.Sc Ed. M.Sc., MBA (Marketing),
Dipl Scouting and Sports Management (SMWW, USA)

Lekan Ogunbanjo

CHAIRMAN

Bsc, MSc.

Seyi J. Popoola

VICE CHAIRMAN

B.Sc, MBA

SPONSOR

Happy sponsors

It is one of the most popular football clubs that offer training programs for the youth, as well as summer camps.

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