Ablaze FC
| Nickname | The Blazers |
|---|---|
| Ground | Ipakan Youth and Sport Development Center,Ijede Ikorodu |
| Owner | Samuel Oluwafisoye Osho |
Ablaze Football Club
Ablaze Football Club, commonly known as Ablaze FC, is a Nigerian football club and youth football academy based in Nigeria. Founded in 2013, the club operates through Ablaze Football Academy and is involved in grassroots football development and youth talent identification. Ablaze FC has competed in the Nationwide League One (NLO), one of the lower-tier leagues in Nigerian football.[1]
History
Ablaze FC was founded in 2013 by Samuel Oluwafisoye Osho as part of a grassroots football development initiative in Nigeria. The club runs developmental and competitive football programmes through Ablaze Football Academy.
The club has participated in youth tournaments and developmental competitions in Nigeria. In 2023, Ablaze FC drew media attention ahead of its debut campaign in the Nationwide League One following a sponsorship announcement involving Milo.[2][3][4]
Bayern Youth Cup
Ablaze Football Academy won the Nigerian edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup in 2018 after defeating Abuja Sporting Dreams in the final in Abuja.
In 2025, the academy again won the Nigerian edition of the competition, defeating Inspire Sports Academy in the final.
The FC Bayern Youth Cup is an international youth football tournament organised by German club Bayern Munich, with national winners from participating countries advancing to international activities linked to the competition.[5][6][7]
Academy
Ablaze Football Academy is the youth development arm of Ablaze FC. The academy focuses on the training and development of young footballers through grassroots competitions and organised coaching programmes.
Players associated with the academy have received invitations to Nigerian youth national team camps. One of its players, Olaleke Jeremiah, was named in Nigeria’s squad for the 2023 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations.[8][1][2]
Honours
Youth competitions
FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria
- Winners: 2018, 2025[9]
Digital Scouting Africa[10]
References
- ^ "Ablaze announces Milo as sponsor ahead of NLO debut". Pulse Sports Nigeria. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Amos, Kobor (2018-03-13). "Ablaze FC beats Abuja Sporting Dreams to win Bayern Youth Cup". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ SPORTS, BSN. "Ablaze Football Academy Crowned Champions of Bayern Youth Cup". Ablaze Football Academy Crowned Champions of Bayern Youth Cup. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Ablaze announces Milo as sponsor ahead of NLO debut". Pulse Sports Nigeria. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Nation, The (2018-03-13). "Ablaze FC wins Bayern youth cup tournament". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Ablaze Wins Bayern Youth Cup Tourney as Bundesliga Trophy Witnesses Large Turnouts  – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2018-03-09). "Bayern youth cup national finals hold in Abuja tomorrow". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Bada, Ayo (2022-12-12). "Kidsport Charity Cup Ends Amid Pomp At Unilag Sports Centre". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ "Bayern Munich Pick 20 Nigerian Youths For Training In Germany". Daily Trust. 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2026-03-15.
- ^ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (2025-06-12). "Divine Praise win Digital Scouting Africa U-20 title in penalty shootout thriller". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-03-15.