Category: Sports in Nigeria
MATCH REPORT: Over excitement After Captain Raheem Salaudeen’s Assist Costs Buruj FC in 1-3 Home Defeat
Buruj Football Club suffered a 1–3 defeat to Joy Cometh FC in their opening fixture of the 2025/26 Nationwide League One (NLO) season, but captain Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen delivered a standout moment with a crucial assist. The match, played on April 25 at the Legacy Pitch, Surulere, kicked off at 11:05 AM and began in…
Buruj CEO Lauds LSFA, NLO, Urges Endorsement of Multi-Club Stadium Ownership Plans
The Chief Executive Officer of Buruj FC, Salaudeen Waheed Buruj, has lauded the Chairman of the Lagos State Football Association, Hadji Gafar Liameed, for his continued contributions to grassroots football development in the state, while also calling for institutional backing for a proposed joint stadium ownership model among clubs. He also hail The Nationwide League…
Nigeria Bags 6 Medals in Badminton at 1st African School Games
The first gold medal came through Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle, who showcased exceptional skill, speed, and tactical awareness to overcome her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final.
“Valuable Experience ” Buruj Sports Academy Youngster Raheem Salaudeen Reflects on African School Games Experience
Buruj Sports Academy prodigy, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has described his participation in the maiden African School Games as a significant and unforgettable chapter in his young football journey.
Buruj FC CEO Hails Raheem’s U15 Africa School Games Call-Up, A Validation of Our ‘Play and Study’ Initiative Program
Dr. Waheed Buruj Founder and CEO of Buruj Sports Academy, has hailed the invitation of one of the academy’s players, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen to the camp of Nigeria’s U15 national football team. He described the call-up is a testament to the academy’s “Play and Study” initiative, which seamlessly integrates formal education with football training. Raheem…
Buruj FC’s prodigious talent, Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen, has been named among 22 players invited to the next phase of camping for Nigeria’s U15 national football team, the Future Eagles.
The camp is scheduled to commence on July 12, 2025, at the Goodluck Jonathan Hostel in Abuja, where the selected players will begin preparations under the watchful eyes of national team handlers. Salaudeen, a product of the renowned Buruj Sports Academy, first gained national attention in 2023 when he made his debut in the Nationwide…
Buruj Sports Academy: Nurturing Nigerian Football Talents for Global Success as Ogwu Peace Chukwuemeka Secure Moves to Lithuania
Buruj Sports Academy continues to shine as a beacon for young football talents in Nigeria. With Ogwu Peace Chukwuemeka’s recent move to Lithuania and several other players set to join clubs abroad, the academy solidifies its role in transforming lives and elevating Nigerian football on the global stage. CEO Waheed Salaudeen highlights the academy’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling dreams and opening international opportunities for aspiring athletes. 2025 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Buruj’s success stories.
Buruj Academy Chairman Shares Special Christmas Message to Parents, Guardians, and Academy Family
Waheed Salaudeen, the Chairman of Buruj Sports Academy, took a moment to thank parents and guardians for their unwavering support in helping the academy achieve exceptional success in 2024.
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