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Torino FC officials say they are interested in retaining a sizeable number of the Act Sports Academy team that are currently in Torino, Italy for a series of expository games arranged as part of their partnership contract with the Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited–the company under which the players are registered.

Their resolve to keep the players stems from the outstanding performance of the team since their arrival for the playing tour of Europe on May 24, 2025.

Director of the Torino FC Academy, Gianluca Cabela, says he is encouraged by the quality of the players who have been exceptional in helping the team win all three friendly matches they have played against top Italian club sides, with amazing score lines.

The Nigerian team, consisting mainly of teen stars, has racked up an impressive goals haul, netting 30 times in those games, while conceding just two — a factor that has swayed the Italians in their desire to retain them.

“Your players have shown great quality,y and we have decided that it will be best to keep them here to further sharpen the rough edges of their game. Thankfully, under the terms of our agreement with Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited, we are empowered to do what we have to do to improve the players who will be working with our team of coaches, and bring them to the level of technical awareness required,” Cabela said.

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Director of Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited, Pastor Samuel Robinson Oyibo, is delighted by the turn of events, saying it is just reward for months of hard work in patiently nurturing the players to the level that has seen them excelling at their first trial outside the shores of the country.

“I am pleased with the way things have turned out, both for the boys and Torino FC. For our young players, it is an experience that is necessary for their development, while for Torino- our partners – it is a new phase in their quest to unearth future world beaters, particularly those from Africa.

“On a personal note, it is a morale-booster because I’ll be more encouraged and motivated to help more youths, especially those with footballing flair and passion, to discover them for future career fulfillment,” he said.

The Nigerian company says it hopes to make another trip to Europe, possibly next summer, to give fresh opportunities to talented youngsters aiming to make a career out of football.

Italian football club Torino FC has signed an affiliation and partnership contract with Nigerian company, Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited to advance football development in Nigeria and Ghana.

The deal, signed by Gianluca Cabella and Samuel R Oyibo on behalf of Torino FC and Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited respectively, will  cover training of coaches, development of young football talents as well as the establishment of a football academy. 

The partnership empowers Act Sports to initiate developmental strategies that will enhance growth of the game in both countries with its recent collaboration with  the Delta State Football Association (DFA) in a consulting capacity serving as a unique take-off point. 

Oyibo said: “Act Sports Di Oyibo Limited works in partnership with DFA to provide technical support, training of players, coaches and the establishment of a football academy, leveraging on our collaboration with Torino FC”.

The agreement, endorsed by Torino FC President Dr. Urbano R. Cairo, is set to revolutionize the region’s football landscape. 

The initiative includes comprehensive training programmes for coaches and young footballers, ensuring the transfer of elite-level knowledge and methodology from one of Italy’s most prestigious football academies.

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Torino Football Academy, renowned for its robust youth development programmes, will spearhead the technical assistance needed to elevate the skills of local coaches in Nigeria and Ghana. 

Oyibo added: “This partnership represents a significant milestone for Delta State football. The affiliation with Torino FC will provide access to world-class expertise and resources, accelerating our mission to establish a strong football academy in Delta State.”

The collaboration is expected to yield significant benefits, including the establishment of state-of-the-art football facilities in Delta State, as well as creating opportunities for local coaches to learn from top professionals in Italy. 

The academy will serve as a breeding ground for young football talents, offering them a platform to develop their skills and pursue professional football careers.

Director Gianluca Cabella of Torino Academy also commended the move.

 “We are proud to extend our expertise beyond Italy’s borders, contributing to the development of football worldwide. 

We are confident that this collaboration will bring about positive outcomes for both Torino FC , Act Sports Di Oyibo Ltd  and Delta State.”