Loma Academy players in red training kit and green bibs doing a dribbling drill on the artificial pitch in Calaba Town

Rise Higher.

Loma Academy develops Sierra Leone's most talented young footballers — with a real education, strong character, and a clear pathway to professional football and scholarships.

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Developing young players in Freetown since 2017 — founded as Young Doctors FC, later Bangs FC, now Loma Academy.

Freetown, Sierra Leone
Ages U10, U12, U14, U16, U18 and a senior team
Football + Education + Character

Three pillars

Great people, not just great footballers.

Football

Elite coaching, a clear playing philosophy and regular competitive matches.

Education

School comes first. Every Loma player is a student first.

Character

Discipline, respect and integrity, on and off the pitch.

The pathway

Every player is on a climb.

Five honest steps from community football to a professional club, a scholarship, or a prepared future.

01
Discover

Community scouting and open trials across Sierra Leone.
02
Develop

Academy football + education + character, U10 to U18.
03
Showcase

Top local competition, international tournaments, verified video and data.
04
Place

Professional club, partner club assessment, or US / UK education scholarship.
05
Support

Alumni mentoring, contract guidance with family involved, and a Loma network for life.

Where the climb can lead — Young Doctors FC graduates:

Alpha Kabia — a Young Doctors FC product, with the academy from age 8 to 17. Signed for Minnesota United's MNUFC2 (MLS NEXT Pro) in January 2025.
Momoh Kamara — a Young Doctors FC product and Loma Academy graduate.

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