Real Sapphire Football Club commonly referred to as Real Sapphire FC, is a Nigerian professional football club based in Lagos, Nigeria. The club competes in third tier of the Nigeria League Nationwide League One, the Creative Championship (TCC) and the Federation Cup and is recognized for its strong focus on youth development and grassroots football. Since its founding, Real Sapphire FC has steadily grown in reputation, producing talented players who have gone on to play at higher levels both domestically and internationally.
Real Sapphire Football Club was established in 2015 with the vision of developing young football talent in Nigeria and creating pathways for players to pursue professional careers. From its early years, Real Sapphire FC invested heavily in qualified coaching staff, and structured player development programs. This holistic approach quickly positioned the club as one of the leading privately owned football academies and clubs in Nigeria.
Real Sapphire FC emphasizes technical ability, tactical intelligence, and character development. The club operates both as a competitive football team and as an academy, providing education, mentorship, and life skills alongside football training.
The club’s philosophy is built on:
Several players have progressed from Real Sapphire FC to professional football at higher levels.
The club is overseen by a club president supported by a sports director, technical team, and administrative staff. Coaches are responsible for player development at various age levels, while the club also maintains a scouting and recruitment department.
Real Sapphire FC has consistently supplied talent to Nigeria’s youth and senior national teams. In October 2024, Musa Oluwaseyi and Amole Bidemi Olalekan represented Nigeria national under-20 football team Nigeria’s Flying Eagles at the WAFU U-20 Championship in Lome, Togo. Both players featured in every match of the competition, contributing significantly as Nigeria defeated Ghana’s Black Satellites 2–1 in the final to defend their title. Musa played as a forward, while Bidemi controlled the midfield.
Real Sapphire FC aims to expand its academy operations, establish stronger international links for player transfers, and eventually compete at the highest levels of professional football in Nigeria and beyond. The club also envisions building a dedicated stadium and training complex to strengthen its infrastructure.
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