FC Barcelona signs MoU to establish football academy in Bayelsa

FC Barcelona signs MoU to establish football academy in Bayelsa

FC Barcelona signs an MoU with Bayelsa State to establish a football academy, aiming to develop local youth talent and promote grassroots sports in Nigeria

Bayelsa Signs Barcelona Football Academy Deal in Yenagoa to Transform Youth Development

[»] Jump to Summary… Something big just unfolded in Yenagoa as Bayelsa State formally entered into a partnership with Spanish football powerhouse FC Barcelona to set up a football academy in the state. The agreement was signed during the grand finale of the Prosperity Cup 2026 at the Samson Siasia Sports Complex, drawing attention from across Nigeria’s sporting community. The deal was signed on behalf of the state by Sports Commissioner Dr Danie…