X-TOUCH Sports is proud to present the Next-Gen Football Star Quest—a three-day elite scouting programme created to identify, develop, and elevate outstanding under-represented young footballers.
The maiden edition of the programme will be hosted by Adeyemi Football Club (Adeyemi FC) at Barracks Stadium, Ojoo, Ibadan, and officially sponsored by Karim Adeyemi Foundation (KAF). Together, this collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building credible pathways from Nigeria to European football.
Following the conclusion of final coordination and operational alignment with Karim Adeyemi family in Dortmund, all preparations are now complete. With Adeyemi FC leading local execution and KAF providing financial and technical support, the stage is set to deliver a professionally structured and impactful scouting experience.
What to Expect
- Dates: 7–9 January 2026
- Venue: Barracks Stadium, Ojoo, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Age Range: 16–19 years (male)
- Programme Format:
- High-intensity training sessions
- Tactical workshops
- Competitive assessment matches
- Objective:
To identify promising players and connect them with European clubs through X-TOUCH’s international football network
X-TOUCH Football Star Quest: Carefully Selected. Professionally Mentored. Globally Connected.
This is not an open walk-in trial. The Next-Gen Football Star Quest is a structured, invitation-based programme, where participants are carefully assessed and mentored by X-TOUCH scouts and Adeyemi FC coaches, with oversight and support from Karim Adeyemi Foundation.
By the end of the camp, standout players may earn opportunities with European academies or professional clubs aligned with X-TOUCH’s pathway system.
Partnership & Hosting Structure
As the official host, Adeyemi FC will provide:
- Training facilities and match infrastructure
- Coaching personnel and technical delivery
- Player welfare and safeguarding oversight
This builds on the club’s reputation as one of Ibadan’s most respected youth development hubs.
Karim Adeyemi Foundation, founded by Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, serves as the programme’s principal sponsor, aligning with its mission to empower African youth through education, empowerment, and football development.
Together with X-TOUCH Sports, this partnership ensures the scouting program is successfully delivered.
Why It Matters
The Next-Gen Football Star Quest goes beyond talent identification. It is about access, structure, and opportunity.
By combining professional coaching, objective assessments, and genuine European pathways, the programme creates a lasting bridge between Nigeria and Europe—offering young, under-represented players a tangible route to the next stage of their football journey.
If you are a player, parent, or coach interested in future editions of this programme, stay connected with X-TOUCH. Our mission remains clear: to reduce under-representation in football and open real doors for Africa’s next generation of stars.
For an in‑depth look at how X‑TOUCH Sports, Adeyemi FC, and Karim Adeyemi Foundation are working together on this project, read the full press release.
