News and announcements
The record of what this format has done: scouting programmes across West Africa, the players who came out of them, the trials abroad, and the partners who made them possible.
2026
10 announcements
Players24 AUG 2026
Majid lands in Copenhagen for a trial in a Danish club
Alzouma Mahamane Majid, a national team player from Niger, flies to Denmark for a club trial.
Scouting29 JUL 2026
Scouting programme in Abuja
A Football Dreamz scouting programme in Abuja, one of two Nigerian sessions the format held on the same date.
Scouting29 JUL 2026
Scouting programme in Adamawa State
A Football Dreamz scouting programme in Adamawa State, in the north east of Nigeria.
Scouting19 JUL 2026
Scouting programme in Bauchi State
A Football Dreamz scouting programme in Bauchi State, the first of three Nigerian sessions inside a fortnight.
Partners17 APR 2026
Meeting with RS Berkane and its academy in Morocco
Football Dreamz met RS Berkane and the club's academy in Morocco.
Scouting23 MAR 2026
Two talented players selected in Abuja
The Abuja programme closed with two players selected.
Scouting22 MAR 2026
Scouting programme and matches in Abuja
The Abuja programme moved from assessment into matches.
Scouting21 MAR 2026
Scouting evaluation in Abuja
Football Dreamz opened three days in Abuja with an evaluation.
Trials5 MAR 2026
Checking accommodation for our players in Spain
Football Dreamz inspected accommodation for its players in Spain, in partnership with CF Intercity of the Segunda Division.
Scouting22 FEB 2026
Scouting programme in Akure, Ondo State
A Football Dreamz scouting programme in Akure, the capital of Ondo State.
2025
5 announcements
Scouting20 DEC 2025
Two players signed by Nexar Football Agency in Abuja
A well organised scouting programme in Abuja ended with two players signed by Nexar Football Agency.
Scouting5 DEC 2025
A new scouting programme in Abuja
Another quality scouting programme in Abuja, weeks after the last one.
Scouting17 OCT 2025
Invited to a scouting programme in Abuja
Football Dreamz was invited to a well organised scouting programme in Abuja.
Partners12 OCT 2025
Filming locations evaluated with our partner NTA
Football Dreamz evaluated filming locations together with its broadcast partner NTA.
Scouting30 JAN 2025
Grassroots scouting around Yaounde in Cameroon
Grassroots scouting around Nkolafamba, outside Yaounde, in Cameroon.
2024
3 announcements
Scouting27 JUL 2024
Scouting programme executed in Cameroon
A well executed Football Dreamz scouting programme in Cameroon.
Scouting18 APR 2024
High quality scouting programme in Lagos
A high quality Football Dreamz scouting programme in Lagos.
Trials12 JAN 2024
Trial programme in Sweden
An exciting Football Dreamz trial programme in Sweden.
2023
5 announcements
Trials17 OCT 2023
Selected players on the trial programme in Sweden
Players selected through Football Dreamz travelled to Sweden for a trial programme.
Scouting2 SEP 2023
Scouting programme in Abeokuta, Ogun State
A Football Dreamz scouting programme in Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
Players18 JUN 2023
Sankamao starts for Benin against Senegal
Rabiou Sankamao started a CAF qualifier for Benin against Senegal, his first match for the national side from the beginning.
Players13 FEB 2023
Countdown to the under twenty Africa Cup of Nations
Benin travelled to Egypt for the under twenty Africa Cup of Nations, with Rabiou Sankamao in the squad.
Players25 JAN 2023
Sankamao invited by SM Caen for a trial
SM Caen invited Rabiou Sankamao for a trial, after he was discovered through the Football Dreamz television programme.
2022
16 announcements
Scouting22 DEC 2022
Scouting programme in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
Football Dreamz closed the year with a scouting programme in Ijebu Ode.
Scouting25 NOV 2022
Scouting programme in Abeokuta and Ijebu Ode
A Football Dreamz scouting programme across two towns in Ogun State.
Scouting23 NOV 2022
Two days of scouting in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
Football Dreamz scouted over two days in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.
Partners4 NOV 2022
Nexar Football in partnership with Ogun State Nigeria
Nexar Football announced a partnership with Ogun State in Nigeria, the state most of the scouting that follows it took place in.
Players30 OCT 2022
Sankamao and Toukourou selected for Benin's squad
Rabiou Sankamao and Zoulkaneri Toukourou were selected for Benin's squad for the under twenty Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Scouting20 OCT 2022
Evaluating young talent at Mobolaji Johnson Arena
A quick stop in Lagos to evaluate young players at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.
Players24 SEP 2022
Countdown to two more games for Benin
Two more matches to come for the Benin national team, and this format was counting down to them.
Players10 SEP 2022
Toukourou represents Coton FC in the CAF Champions League
Zoulkaneri Toukourou lined up for Coton FC against ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Champions League.
Players2 AUG 2022
Goalkeeper training with Hammarby IF
Quality goalkeeper training with Hammarby IF, where Moussa Loukmane Farou works every week.
Players26 JUL 2022
Toukourou now represents Coton FC in Benin
Zoulkaneri Toukourou came through Football Dreamz and now represents the top club Coton FC in Benin.
Players2 JUN 2022
Two days until Loukmane Moussa faces Senegal
Two days until Moussa Loukmane Farou plays an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier for Benin against Senegal.
Players23 MAY 2022
Sankamao wins silver at the under twenty UFOA tournament
Rabiou Sankamao took a silver medal with Benin at the West African under twenty tournament.
Players19 MAY 2022
Sankamao qualifies for the under twenty Africa Cup of Nations
Rabiou Sankamao qualified with Benin for the under twenty Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
Players23 APR 2022
Two Football Dreamz players called up by Benin under twenty
Two players scouted for the Football Dreamz television programme were selected for the Benin under twenty national team.
Players25 MAR 2022
Loukmane Moussa trains with Hammarby IF for the first time
The winner of Football Dreamz completed his first training session with Hammarby IF.
Players11 FEB 2022
Loukmane Moussa selected for Benin under twenty three
Moussa Loukmane Farou was selected for the Benin under twenty three national team as he set off for Hammarby IF in Sweden.