MILO and former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa have reached 2,500 young footballers in Kano through a two-week football clinic featuring coaching, mentorship and a tournament.
MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic combines 10 coaching sessions, competitive matches and life-skills development as Khamis Football Academy claims inaugural tournament title.
MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic reaches 2,500 youths
MILO Nigeria and former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa have concluded an inaugural football development programme in Kano, providing 2,500 young footballers with professional coaching, mentorship and competitive playing experience.
The MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic ran for two weeks and featured 10 coaching sessions, alongside competitive matches supervised by Musa and experienced coaches. The initiative combined practical football training with lessons in teamwork, discipline, resilience and confidence, according to reports published by Nigerian media.
The programme culminated in a tournament at the Ahmed Musa Sports Complex in Kano, where Khamis Football Academy emerged as champions of the inaugural competition. Participants also received cash prizes, certificates and football equipment.
The MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic was designed to provide aspiring players with structured opportunities to sharpen their skills, learn from experienced football professionals and gain competitive experience.
Ten coaching sessions put young players through practical training
Over the two-week programme, participants took part in 10 coaching sessions before testing their abilities in competitive matches.
The MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic brought together football instruction and personal development, with emphasis on qualities that can benefit young people both on and off the pitch.
The inclusion of a tournament gave participants the opportunity to apply lessons from training in competitive situations, while coaches and mentors helped reinforce the importance of commitment, discipline and continuous improvement.
Ahmed Musa urges investment in grassroots football
Musa, a former captain of Nigeria’s senior national team and a MILO brand ambassador, stressed the need to support young players with good coaching, regular competition and guidance.
“Nigeria has incredible football talent, but talent alone is not enough. Young players need good coaching, regular competition and people who will guide them,” Musa said, according to reports of the programme.
He encouraged participants to keep training, listen to their coaches and work consistently to improve their performance.
Musa also called for greater investment in grassroots football, highlighting the importance of structured development programmes and more opportunities for young players to access quality coaching and competitive matches.
His message reflects a key challenge facing aspiring footballers: talent must be supported by sustained training, guidance and opportunities to demonstrate their abilities.
MILO highlights sports as a tool for youth development
Gilbert Tweneboah-Koduah, MILO’s Category Lead, said the partnership was intended to combine the brand’s commitment to sports development with Musa’s experience of progressing from grassroots football to elite competition.
He said sport could help young people discover their abilities, build confidence and develop values that extend beyond the playing field. The programme gave participants an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals while gaining a better understanding of the commitment required to pursue their ambitions.
The MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic therefore placed emphasis not only on technical football skills but also on character-building, mentorship and competitive exposure.
MILO’s wider youth sports activities include school-based and grassroots initiatives intended to encourage participation and help young people develop through sport. The Kano programme adds a further partnership involving an established Nigerian footballer and aspiring players.
Khamis Football Academy wins inaugural tournament
The programme’s competitive phase concluded at the Ahmed Musa Sports Complex, where Khamis Football Academy won the inaugural tournament.
Participants also received cash prizes, certificates and football equipment, according to reports on the event.
The tournament gave the young players a chance to demonstrate the skills developed during the coaching sessions and experience organised competition.
While the programme offered practical training and mentorship to 2,500 youths, sustained progress in grassroots football will depend on continued access to coaching, suitable facilities, regular competition and long-term development pathways.
Grassroots football needs continuity beyond the clinic
The MILO and Ahmed Musa football clinic highlights the potential of partnerships between businesses, experienced players and grassroots football communities to create development opportunities for young people.
However, a short-term clinic is only one part of a player’s journey. Consistent coaching, safe playing environments, education, competitive opportunities and transparent pathways into academies and professional football remain important to long-term development.
For Kano’s young participants, the programme offered access to training, mentorship and competition. Its broader impact will depend on whether such opportunities can be sustained and expanded over time.
The initiative also underlines the importance of recognising grassroots football as more than a search for future stars: participation can help young people develop discipline, confidence, teamwork and resilience.
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