Udi Stars Football Academy

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Udi Stars Football Academy

Udi Stars Football Academy is a Nigerian football academy established on December 2, 2021, by Barr. Joseph Chukwudi Chime. The academy was founded as a charitable initiative aimed at supporting underprivileged youths with exceptional football talent, combining sports development with educational opportunities.

Mission and Vision

Udi Stars Football Academy operates with a dual focus:

Football Development:

Identifying and nurturing young football talent from less privileged backgrounds, providing them with training and opportunities to pursue professional football careers both locally and internationally.

Educational Support:

Promoting academic success and personal growth among its players, ensuring they are well-prepared for life beyond football.
The academy also aims to take young people away from crime, drug abuse, and other social vices, providing them with a positive path to personal and professional success.

Impact and Legacy

Udi Stars Football Academy continues to work closely with international football scouts and organizations, creating pathways for its players to access global opportunities. Its establishment has had a profound impact on the local community by blending sports and education to uplift underprivileged youths.

Udi Stars Football Academy History

The academy’s founder and chairman, Barr. Joseph Chukwudi Chime, has been a lifelong football enthusiast and player. His passion for the sport and his dedication to giving back to his community inspired the creation of Udi Stars Football Academy.

Before founding the academy, Barr. Chime sponsored football competitions in his hometown, Obinagu, located in Udi Local Government Area, Enugu State, for over 15 years. However, he later shifted his focus to educational development by establishing the Joe & Onyi Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational support for underprivileged children.

In 2021, Barr. Chime was approached by the academy’s team manager, Uche Lofty Robert, and Spanish scouts, including representatives from CFJ Mollerussa, urging him to return to football development. After much deliberation, he agreed to their request and decided to channel his resources and efforts into founding Udi Stars Football Academy, which was officially launched in December of that year.

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