Nigeria’s Encourage Sports activities Academy Worldwide has recorded one other main achievement as certainly one of its standout gamers, Falana James, popularly often known as “SK Baller,” sealed a one-year skilled contract with MFK Vitkovice within the Czech Republic.
The proficient attacking midfielder caught the eye of European scouts after a collection of excellent performances in soccer scouting packages held in Akure, Ondo State, earlier than shifting to Lagos to additional his soccer improvement.
Falana’s journey started at Royal Godwin SA Soccer Academy, Akure, the place his distinctive abilities earned him recognition and a subsequent switch to Encourage Sports activities Academy, the place his progress and self-discipline on the pitch flourished.
In line with the Academy’s Public Relations Officer, Oluwatope Ayokunle (Tubaba), Falana’s breakthrough is a mirrored image of “dedication, focus, and constant efficiency.”
“Falana has labored extremely arduous to achieve this stage. His signing reveals what’s potential when expertise meets dedication. He was additionally among the many gamers shortlisted for the Viareggio Event in Italy attributable to his spectacular shows,” Ayokunle stated.
He additional revealed that a number of gamers from Encourage Sports activities Academy have already accomplished skilled transfers overseas, with extra signings anticipated forward of the winter switch window.
Earlier than securing his worldwide transfer, Falana showcased his goal-scoring prowess on the 1XBET Cup, netting twice within the knockout levels.
In the meantime, the Encourage Junior Staff (ISAGT) is gearing up for the ultimate of the Lagos State 1XBET Group Cup 2025, the place they may face Ikorodu Metropolis on Thursday, October 16. The winner of the extremely anticipated encounter will stroll away with a ₦10 million money prize.
Encourage Sports activities Academy continues to broaden its nationwide scouting community, with upcoming expertise discovery packages deliberate throughout Edo, Ondo, Delta, and different states earlier than the top of the yr — reaffirming its dedication to nurturing Nigeria’s subsequent technology of soccer stars.
