Success stories
The foundation measures success one young person at a time. These are a few of the journeys our programs have helped shape.
Scholarship Alumna — Lagos, Nigeria
Amara joined the foundation's grassroots program at 11. By 16 she had captained her regional cohort, earned a full academic scholarship and signed her first semi-pro contract. She is now studying sports management on a foundation-backed university award while playing in her country's top tier.
Academy Graduate — Medellín, Colombia
After three years in the talent ID pathway, Diego earned a 12-week exchange placement in Portugal. Today he plays in a partner academy's reserve squad and mentors younger boys back home through the foundation's leadership program.
Women's Pathway — Mumbai, India
Priya joined our Women's Football Development pathway when the closest girls' team was a four-hour bus ride away. She is now the youngest licensed coach in her state — and runs three weekly sessions for the next wave of girls coming through.