Springsoca United Academy is a Nigerian football academy based in Lagos, Nigeria. The academy was established in 2015 and trains at the NIS Pitch, National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. The Academy participates in the Nigeria Nationwide League Division Two and also operates youth football development programmes.
History Springsoca United Academy was established in 2015 by Emmanuel Oladapo. The academy started its football development activities in Lagos and has since been involved in the development of young footballers through training programmes, trials and competitive football. In January 2021, Springsoca United announced an open trial for under-19 players at the Digital Bridge Institute playground in Cappa, Oshodi. About 100 players participated in the trial, which was aimed at recruiting players for the academy and its competitive programmes.
Competitions Springsoca United participates in the Nigeria Nationwide League Division Two. The club played in the NLO Division Two League during the 2026 season. On 29 August 2026, Springsoca United lost 3–2 to Young Stars FC at the Maracana Centre in a league match. The academy also participates in youth and grassroots football competitions and organises football showcases and trials for young players.
Mainland Summer Camp Springsoca United Academy organises the Mainland Summer Camp, a football development programme for young players. The programme dates back to 2019, when it was initially held as the Summer Camp with Etebo. The early edition featured Nigerian footballers including Oghenekaro Etebo, Victor Osimhen and John Ogu. The 2026 edition of the Mainland Summer Camp was held from 10 to 15 August at the Legacy Pitch of the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos. Former Nigeria international Daniel Amokachi served as the camp ambassador and took part in coaching and mentoring activities. The programme included football training, competitive activities and mentorship sessions. The camp concluded with finals and the presentation of certificates and medals to participants.
Club products A number of players developed by the academy have progressed to professional football. Notable among players developed by the club includes Folashade Ijamilusi developed at Springsoca United before progressing to senior football. She later played for Robo Queens and Edo Queens and represented the Nigeria women's national football team.
Salim Fago Lawal is another player developed at Springsoca United. The forward subsequently moved into European football and joined FC Viktoria Plzeň.
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