ORIGIN SPORTS GROUP is set for a grand entry to the ever-growing football market in Nigeria.
Origin plans to have its foothold also in Senegal, The Gambia and Ghana with regular programmes and visits all year round.
The sports group is driven by Vinusan Markandu with his partner Batu Sowe.
Usman Alfa is the Nigerian head of the sports group.
A former NPFL star, Alfa was the immediate past Team Manager of Niger Tornadoes and currently the NPFL club’s marketing manager. He also runs his academy USYAK.
His hugely successful collaboration with ‘Vinu’ Markandu in January has already facilitated the transfer of several young Nigerian players to Europe.
“Nigeria is a huge and interesting football market and Origin is purposefully built to make its mark in the continued growth of this market in various areas,” said Alfa.
Origin will formally launch in Nigeria Tuesday, October 13, 2026, when it stages a scouting tournament at the Sunrise Sports Facility in Asokoro, Abuja.
Clubs from Norway, Sweden, Belgium, USA and Saudi Arabia will be fully represented.
The U19 tournament has drawn top clubs from across Nigeria.
The participating clubs include Right2Win, Derby Academy, P Sports, ABJ City Stars, Galadima and Mailantarki.Others are Coal City FC, Turf Arena, New Dawn and Afrisportspro League All-Stars, both Northern and Southern Conferences.
