The management, staff, and players of Buruj Sports Academy in Ikorodu, Lagos, rolled out the red carpet on Tuesday as they welcomed 14-year-old Raheem Salaudeen back from a successful developmental tour in Morocco with Nigeria’s U15 national team.
Salaudeen was among the 26 players selected after a rigorous three-phase process in the 2024 NFF/FIFA Technical Development Scheme for U15 players, which initially camped 120 elite talents. The tour, which ran from December 10 to 15, featured two friendly matches against their Moroccan counterparts. The matches ended in a 2-0 win and a 1-1 draw, both favoring the Moroccans.
Reflecting on his experience, Salaudeen described his time with the national team as life-changing. “The memories will stay long with me,” he said. “Travelling with the team and representing Nigeria is an experience I cannot describe. I am very happy and thank God for everything.”
The Buruj Sports Academy’s Ogolonto camp was filled with excitement as Salaudeen rejoined his teammates. The celebration highlighted the academy’s pride in its young star, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing exceptional football talent.
Salaudeen’s achievement has inspired both players and staff at the academy, further solidifying Buruj Sports Academy’s reputation as a center for grooming future stars in Nigerian football.
