Ultimate Strikers Academy

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Ultimate Strikers Academy
Full nameUltimate Strikers Academy
Founded2015
Ground Lagos, Nigeria
LeagueNigerian academies

Ultimate Strikers Academy is a Nigerian football academy based in Lagos, known for developing young football talents, including future Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, who started his football career with the academy before moving to Europe. [1] [2]

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History

Ultimate Strikers Academy operates in Lagos and participates in youth and academy competitions. It is listed in football databases as a Nigerian academy team and has been represented in online football platforms. The academy played a formative role in the early development of Victor Osimhen, who trained and played there during his youth before signing a pre‑contract with German club VfL Wolfsburg in 2016 following his standout performances at the 2015 FIFA U‑17 World Cup. [3] [4] [5]

Reputation and Impact

Ultimate Strikers Academy is best known internationally for its role in the early development of Victor Osimhen, one of Nigeria’s most prominent professional footballers. Osimhen’s success, which includes winning the 2015 FIFA U‑17 World Cup Golden Boot and later becoming a top scorer in European leagues, has brought recognition to his formative years at the academy. [6] [7] [8]

Notable Alumni

See also

References

  1. ↑ Writer, H. T. T. (2024-09-17). "5 Nigerian Football Academy Graduates who turned World Stars". HTT Football Academy Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  2. ↑ "Ultimate Strikers Academy » Overview". www.worldfootball.net. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  3. ↑ Abe, Olamide (2025-09-03). "Osimhen tops African transfer history with record fees". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  4. ↑ Rouse, Daniel (2016-01-29). "Osimhen joins Wolfsburg as part of Ultimate Strikers Academy partnership". theScore.com. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  5. ↑ Whistler, The (2016-01-29). "Official! Osimhen Signs For Wolfsburg". The Whistler Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  6. ↑ "Wolfsburg in deal for young Nigerian Victor Osimhen". BBC Sport. 2016-01-29. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  7. ↑ Elike, Sydney (2025-05-13). "ICYMI: Victor Osimhen: From local football pitches to European stardom". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  8. ↑ "Wolfsburg Welcome Victor Osimhen". Latest News In Nigeria, Nigeria News Today, Your Online Nigerian Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  9. ↑ Rouse, Daniel (2016-01-29). "Osimhen joins Wolfsburg as part of Ultimate Strikers Academy partnership". theScore.com. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
  10. ↑ "Under-23 Nations Cup: Nigeria include Osimhen in squad". BBC Sport. 2015-11-23. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
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