Nigeria Drone Soccer League Targets 740 Young Athletes, Set For 2027 Launch

The Nigeria Drone Soccer League (NDSL) is targeting about 740 young athletes from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of its inaugural season in 2027, with organisers beginning a nationwide screening exercise to select participants.
The President of Nigeria Drone Soccer, Sam Gadi, disclosed this on Thursday during the league’s first national combine in Abuja, where prospective athletes underwent assessments to determine those who would represent their respective states.
Gadi said the initiative was designed to identify young talents and equip them with practical skills in drone technology through competitive sport.
He said each state and the FCT would field a...