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
Sports Consultancy
Youth Academies
Event Management
Merchandise & Branding
Consultancy
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
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
Phoenix Alumni Spotlight
Below are the key players developed by the club and their achievements
Tolulope Ojo
He was also Signed with Remo stars FC, Bendel Insurance, LOBI Stars in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) before moving abroad. He notably represented Nigeria's U-20 team in the 2022 WAFU African U- 20 Cup of Nations.
Opeyemi Falade
Sunday Megwo
Damilola Adeyeye
He has had stints in international competitions in Turkey and Italy.
Wale Makanjuola
Toheeb Kosoko
Abass Olasunkanmi
Bankole Adekuoroye
Seyi Akinyemi
Itiola Bamigboye
Adeshina Adetunji (Isreal)
TRAINING METHOLOGY
Delivering Sports Development, Management & Mentorship Across Nigeria
Combined Approach
Technology Integration
Coaching Team
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
Exposure
Branding
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
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