NextGen Ballers Project
About the Project
The Nexgen Ballers Project is our flagship youth development initiative focused on identifying, nurturing, and elevating Africa’s most promising football talents.
Mission Statement
Empowering young African footballers through structured development, competitive exposure, and international career pathways.
Meet our NextGen Ballers in photos
Project Cycle
Our goal is to transition top-performing Nexgen Ballers into elite professional football environments abroad. To achieve this, we conduct regular scouting missions across various towns and regions, identifying exceptional talent with the potential to compete at the highest levels.
Once selected, players undergo structured development and club integration—like the current group of 9 Nexgen Ballers placed at Bafmeng United, a Division 2 team in Cameroon’s Northwest Region. These players gain competitive experience and maturity within the club’s ranks.
When ready, we leverage our strategic partnerships with international clubs, agents, and scouts to present these athletes for trials, signings, and long-term placements in top-tier professional football leagues across the globe.
NextGen Ballers project summary
🧭 Overview
The NextGen Ballers Project is a visionary five-year initiative by Noble Football Agency aimed at transforming grassroots football talent in Cameroon into professional athletes. Focused on underserved regions like the Northwest, Southwest, and Adamawa, the project provides structured development pathways for young players aged 12–21.
🎯 Mission
To create a sustainable pipeline that nurtures Cameroon’s brightest football talents, empowers their families, and bridges the gap between local dreams and global opportunities.
📌 Key Objectives
- Identify and enroll 50 players annually (35 males, 15 females)
- Provide elite training, mentorship, and career guidance
- Facilitate internships and scholarships locally and abroad
- Promote gender inclusivity in football
- Transition players into professional football by age 18
- Educate families and communities on football as a viable career
🔄 Project Cycle
- Scouting Events – Regular talent hunts across towns
- Partnerships – With academies, clubs, and federations
- Talent Selection – Based on skill, attitude, and potential
- Individual Development Plans – Personalized growth strategies
- Elite Training Camps – Led by top coaches
- Internships & Scholarships – Local and international exposure
- Parental Engagement – Education and career guidance
- Professional Transition – Agent support for contracts and placements
- Monitoring & Evaluation – Continuous progress tracking
- Community Awareness – Advocacy for youth and female participation
👥 Beneficiaries
- Direct: 250 young athletes over 5 years (175 males, 75 females)
- Indirect: Families, local clubs, communities, and the football industry
🌍 Global Impact & SDG Alignment
Aligned with UN SDGs:
- Goal 4: Quality Education
- Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Goal 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth
- Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
- Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals