Our football club is a family united by passion, skill, and pride. Every match tells a story of dedication, teamwork, and unforgettable moments, where dreams take flight and fans share in the magic of the beautiful game.
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Up-strike Football Club was Founded in 2022,Up-strike Football Club is a youth focused football academy based in Abuja, Nigeria. We are dedicated to identifying, developing, and nurturing young football talents through structured training, discipline, and professional guidance.
Muhammad Ibrahim -
Striker
Mubarak Kasali -
Left Winger
Muhammad Abbas -
Central Midfielder
Collins Gabriel -
Right Winger
Afabwaje Godwill -
Left Back
Muhammad .A Jonga-
Attacking Midfielder
Samson Chinagbonm-
Defensive Midfielder
Emanuel Nweke -
Central Midfielder
Adisa Bashir -
Goalkeeper
Okoro Emanuel -
Left Winger
Ahmad Ibrahim Kaduna -
Striker
Jafar Abdullahi Kaduna -
Attacking Midfielder
Abubakar Hamza Kaduna -
Center Back
Abdullahi Salim -
Attacking Midfielder
Umar Faruk -
Center Back
Emmanuel Paul -
Center Back
Gold Collins -
Right Back
Blessed Musa -
Attacking Midfielder
Joseph Habila -
Defensive Midfielder
Arinze Ogbod -
Attacking Midfielder
Goodstime Joseph -
Left Back
Emmanuel Joshua -
Central Back
Alex Joshua -
Defensive Midfielder
Haidar Basaka -
Left Winger
Micheal -
Central Midfielder
Peter Oche -
Left Winger
Bartholome Albert -
Center Back
Richard Habila -
Attacking Midfielder
Uche Nweke -
Center Back
Abubakar Sadeeq
Responsible for overall team performance, training methodology, and player development.
Tafida Abbas
Supports training sessions, match preparation, and tactical analysis.
Mr. Shegun
Ensures that the clubs goalkeepers are technically excellent, tactically aware, physically ready, and mentally prepared
Abbas Tafida
Oversees physical conditioning, injury prevention, and player fitness programs.
Dr. Hussaini Basaka
Provides strategic leadership and oversees the long-term vision of the club.
Mr Jacob
Supports club leadership and manages development initiatives.
Amina Abubakar
Responsible for the administration and official communication of the club.
Haruna Usman Elerica
Making big decisions about how the club is run, funded, and governed
N-Youth Cup
Chief Naval staff Cup
AMAC Tournament
National League II
Elite League
Won N-Youth Cup 2022
Won AMAC U15 2023
Won Chief Naval Cup U15 2023
Up-strike Football Club is proud of it's strong player development pathway, which has seen several of our players progress to professional football.
*Kingsley Micheal- Currently playing in Tunisia.
*Emmanuel Denis- has played at Club brugge also Played for Super Eagles.
At Up-strike Football Club, our training philosophy is built on
development, discipline, and excellence. We focus on nurturing
players holistically,technically, tactically, physically, and
mentally.While instilling strong values on and off the pitch.
Our training programs emphasize technical mastery, intelligent
decision making, and game understanding, ensuring players are
confident and effective in real match situations. We believe in
structured, age-appropriate training sessions that promote
creativity, teamwork, and adaptability.
Physical conditioning and injury prevention are key components
of our philosophy, supported by professional fitness programs
tailored to each players development stage. Equally important is
mental strength, where players are taught resilience, focus, and
leadership.
Representing our academy with pride and determination during the Abuja Football League (AFL) 2023 season.
One team. One vision. One future — our U15 squad united in diversity and determination.
Our players alongside the coach, proudly wearing Emzor-sponsored jerseys, representing discipline, leadership, and team unity
Talent identification session at the National Stadium, providing our players with the opportunity to showcase their skills on a bigger stage.
Our U15 squad showcasing talent, teamwork, and discipline during the AMAC Youth Tournament.
Focused and prepared during pre-season 2025, building strength and strategy for the upcoming campaign.
Our players working hard during training sessions, focusing on fitness, teamwork, and improving their football skills.
The team in action during a competitive friendly match, building teamwork and gaining valuable match experience.
Players showcasing their skills and determination in another exciting friendly game as part of the club’s development journey.
Our team proudly securing third place at the Monolisa Ramadan Competition after strong performances and determination throughout the tournament.
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