📢 WHO IS OLUWATOSIN ABIODUN FALAE? The Visionary Behind Royal Football Academy & ScoutIQ Africa


Football Director | FA Talent ID Scout | FIFA Guardians™ Certified | Founder of ScoutIQ Africa

🌟 Early Life & Background

Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae is a Nigerian football developer, certified scout, and entrepreneur with a passion for identifying and nurturing young football talent. With over 11 years of experience in grassroots football development, he has dedicated his career to creating pathways for Nigerian players to access professional opportunities both locally and internationally.

Born and raised in Nigeria, Tosin's journey into football began not as a player, but as a mentor and coach who saw the untapped potential in young Nigerian athletes. He founded Royal Football Academy in 2015 to provide structured training and professional pathways for aspiring footballers in Ekiti State and beyond .

📚 Professional Certifications & Education

Tosin's commitment to professionalism is reflected in his internationally recognized certifications:

CertificationIssuing Body
FIFA Guardians™ CertifiedFIFA (Safeguarding in Sports)
Football Scout – Talent ID Level 1England Football (The FA)
BT PlaymakerEngland Football
AFSCON MemberAssociation of Football Scouts in Nigeria
Certified Urban & Regional PlannerNigeria

These credentials place him among a select group of Nigerian football scouts trained in internationally recognized player evaluation standards .

⚽ Royal Football Academy: A Decade of Impact

In 2015, Tosin founded Royal Football Academy NGN Ltd, a CAC-registered football development institution based in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State. Under his leadership as Chairman and Football Director, the academy has achieved :

  • ✅ 90+ registered players across multiple age groups

  • ✅ Structured training programs focused on technical, tactical, and psychological development

  • ✅ Professional player documentation including scout reports and video catalogs

  • ✅ International placements facilitated in Dubai and ongoing conversations with European clubs

  • ✅ Recent senior friendly against Sunshine Stars U19 (Nigeria National League side) – February 2026

"At Royal Football Academy, we believe football is more than a sport — it's a tool for education, empowerment, and transformation." 

The academy's mission is clear: to identify, train, and connect talented young players in Nigeria to professional football opportunities across the world .

🚀 ScoutIQ Africa: The Tech Evolution

In 2026, Tosin launched ScoutIQ Africa, an AI-powered football scouting platform designed to solve the problem of invisible African talent. The platform provides :

  • 📊 Professional scout reports with 1-10 ratings across technical, tactical, physical, and psychological attributes

  • 📈 Radar chart visualizations for instant player profiling

  • 🎥 Video analysis and highlight reel creation

  • 🌍 Direct connections to verified scouts and clubs internationally

ScoutIQ Africa bridges the gap between Nigerian academies and international football markets, ensuring that talented players receive the professional documentation they need to get noticed.

🤝 Leadership & Community Impact

Tosin's leadership extends beyond the pitch. In October 2025, he met with Senator Babafemi Ojudu, CON, a respected Nigerian leader and advocate for youth empowerment, to discuss the transformative power of football as a platform for education, personal growth, and national representation .

"Senator Ojudu's encouraging words and mentorship reinforced the importance of visionary leadership, strategic partnerships, and collaborative development in shaping a new era for sports and youth empowerment in Nigeria." 

Under his guidance, Royal Football Academy remains committed to:

  • Nurturing young talents with strong values

  • Creating pathways connecting dreams to real-world opportunities

  • Building strategic partnerships for sustainable development

  • Aligning efforts with global safeguarding standards 

🎯 Vision for the Future

Oluwatosin Abiodun Falae is not just building an academy — he is building a system. His vision includes:

  • Expanding Royal Football Academy into a full training complex with hostel facilities

  • Scaling ScoutIQ Africa to serve academies across West Africa

  • Creating direct partnership pipelines with European clubs

  • Developing Nigerian football talent to compete on the global stage

As a dedicated professional, he strives to contribute to the growth and sustainability of football, aligning his efforts with global safeguarding standards and embracing innovation to bridge the gap between African talent and the world stage .

📞 Contact & Connect

For partnerships, sponsorships, or player enquiries:

📱 Phone/WhatsApp: +234 808 319 1136
📧 Email: oacoaching25@gmail.com
🔗 Social Media:@royalfootballacademynigeria
🌐 Learn More: /royalfootballacademy 

📌 Quick Summary

AttributeDetails
Full NameOluwatosin Abiodun Falae
RoleChairman & Football Director, Royal Football Academy
Founded2015
LocationAdo-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
CertificationsFIFA Guardians™, FA Talent ID Level 1, BT Playmaker
New VentureScoutIQ Africa (AI-Powered Scouting, 2026)
Players Developed90+ registered players
Recent MatchSunshine Stars U19 (NNL) – February 2026

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