TalentLockr, a global leader in sports technology and athlete development, has announced a strategic multi-stakeholder partnership with Nigeria’s R2Finesse Academy, Vision Football Club, Grayburton Interactive Sports, and other key collaborators.

This initiative is part of TalentLockr’s wider commitment to building structured football pathways across Africa, combining AI-driven talent analysis, elite coaching, and international exposure for young athletes.

The partnership aims to deploy TalentLockr’s cutting-edge AI and performance analytics to power data-driven scouting and athlete profiling. More importantly,it will establish structured youth development programs to strengthen grassroots to elite player pipelines

Besides, it is expected to enhance international trials, global scouting opportunities, and knowledge-sharing among coaches and embrace branding, and operational systems of partner academies through shared strategic input

 “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to building a best-in-class football development ecosystem in Nigeria,” said Ade Adebisi, Head of Africa at TalentLockr. “By combining local insight with our global network and technology, we’re opening new doors for the next generation of African talent,” the statement reads

R2Finesse Academy will serve as the operational hub for implementing the programs on ground, supported by Vision FC’s development structure and Grayburton’s digital expertise. New age-group teams and an expanded training infrastructure will anchor the project’s rollout.

This partnership underscores TalentLockr’s long-term vision for Africa — unlocking value both on and off the pitch by connecting talent with opportunity.