Katsina State Government, under the leadership of Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has achieved another milestone in sports development through partnership between Katsina Football Academy and the renowned Bondy Academy of France, the training ground that produced football sensation Kylian Mbappé.
A statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, said the strategic alliance was secured during a recent diplomatic sports mission to Paris, France by delegation from Katsina State.
The partnership will create direct pathways for talented young footballers from Katsina to top European clubs through the prestigious French academy system.
The historic agreement was finalized days after Governor Radda was honoured with a prestigious Nigeria-France Sports Awards by OJB Media Network in Paris, France.
The Governor’s delegation, comprising the Hon Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hon. Lawal Aliyu Zakari; the Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Sani Mustapha Bello and the Chairman of Katsina Football Academy, Ahmed Mohammed, successfully negotiated this transformative partnership.
Going forward, Bondy Academy has scheduled a scouting program in Katsina for February 2025, demonstrating the academy’s immediate commitment to identifying and nurturing local talent.
“This partnership is not just about football; it’s about creating lasting opportunities for our youth and putting Katsina State on the global sports map,” stated Chairman Katsina Football Academy, Ahmed Mohammed.
“Our investment in sports development is yielding tangible results, and this collaboration with Bondy Academy is a testament to Governor Radda commitment to sports excellence,” Mohammed added.
This achievement follows Governor Radda’s sustained investments in sports infrastructure and youth development programmes across Katsina State.
