Match report, 8 Nov 2026
Elite side come from behind to beat Nsukka Lions
Two goals in the last twenty minutes keep us top of the state youth league.
Enugu, since 2012. Ages 6 to 18
Built onthe pitch.Made for life.
Serious coaching for young footballers in Enugu: three programmes, licensed coaches, a floodlit home ground and a school support team that makes sure grades keep up with goals.
Latest
Latest results: U16 3 to 1 Coal City Stars. U14 2 to 2 Ninth Mile Rangers. Elite 4 to 0 Udi Hills FC. U12 1 to 0 Abakpa Athletic. U10 festival: 5 wins from 6. Elite 2 to 1 Nsukka Lions.
Programmes
Three steps. One pathway.
Every Goalcrest player follows the same curriculum, adjusted for age. Move up when you are ready, not when you turn a year older.
U1001
Under 10s
Ages 6 to 9
Fun first. Ball mastery, small sided games and a love of the game.
- Sessions
- 2 a week
- Per term
- ₦85,000
Under 14s
Ages 10 to 13
Technique under pressure, positions, and the first taste of league football.
- Sessions
- 3 a week
- Per term
- ₦120,000
Elite pathway
Ages 14 to 18, by trial
Five sessions a week, league and cup football, school support and showcase games.
- Sessions
- 5 a week
- Per term
- ₦250,000
Example fees for this demo.
340players training each week
14licensed coaches and staff
26graduates playing professionally or on scholarships
6youth trophies in the last three seasons
Example figures for this demo.
The Goalcrest way
Four corners of every session
- 01
Technical
First touch, passing range, both feet. Hundreds of touches every session.
- 02
Tactical
Shape, pressing and decisions, taught through games, not lectures.
- 03
Physical
Speed, agility and age appropriate strength, with rest built in.
- 04
Character
Punctuality, respect for referees, and homework done before boots on.
Fixtures
This weekend
| Date | Team | Venue | Opponent | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov4:00pm | Goalcrest Elite | Home | Emene Eagles | State youth league |
| Sat 14 Nov10:00am | Goalcrest U16 | Away | Oji River United | State youth league |
| Sun 15 Nov9:00am | Goalcrest U14 | Home | Coal City Stars U14 | Junior league |
| Sat 21 Nov9:30am | Goalcrest U12 | Away | Abakpa Athletic U12 | Junior league |
Example fixtures for this demo.
Squad
Elite pathway, 2026/27
1
Goalkeeper
Chidera
4
Centre back
Obinna
8
Midfield
Adaeze
9
Striker
Kelechi
Invented players for this demo. First names only for under 18s.
Off the pitch
Grades before goals
Every elite pathway player has a homework session three afternoons a week with our education officer, and we speak to every player's school each term. Players with falling grades sit out matches until they catch up. Parents tell us this is the rule they like most.
- Supervised homework room with solar power and fans
- Termly school reports shared with coaches
- Exam season training load reduced by a third
He used to sulk when he lost. Now he shakes hands, goes home and practises his left foot.
News
From the touchline
Academy, 30 Oct 2026
New floodlights mean evening sessions all year
Solar backed LED floodlights now light the main pitch until 9pm.
Trials, 22 Oct 2026
November open trials for ages 7 to 17
Register online. Free for first time triallists.
FAQ
Questions parents ask
From age 6 in our Under 10s programme. Players move up based on age and readiness, assessed by the coaches each term.
Yes. Girls train in mixed groups up to Under 12 and have their own Under 14 and Under 16 teams, coached by our women's lead coach.
From an example ₦85,000 per term for Under 10s, including kit. Siblings get 10 percent off. Bursaries are available for talented players who need help.
Every coach is background checked and first aid trained. Sessions have a ratio of one coach to twelve players or better, and there is a medical room on site.
Think your child has it?
Open trials run every month for ages 7 to 17. Register online, bring boots and water, and let the coaches see what they can do.