1-Year Residential Program · Egypt

Train. Live. Become a Pro.

Ontrade Football Academy has officially partnered with H&H Sports Marketing, an Egypt-based sports marketing and player representation agency, to open a full-year residential pathway abroad for our players that comes with a world-class coaching, full hotel residency and daily healthy nutrition.

Passport to the Pros Program Card

Destination

Ismailia, Egypt

Duration

12 Months

Age Group

14 – 18 yrs

Status

Applications Open

The Partnership

Building pathways. Creating opportunities. Developing the next generation.

H&H Sports Marketing and Ontrade Football Academy are joining forces to create a strategic football development and talent pathway connecting Nigeria, Egypt and the international football market. The partnership combines Ontrade’s grassroots talent identification and player development structure in Nigeria with H&H’s football network and market presence in Egypt creating opportunities for talented players to receive exposure, assessment, development and access to appropriate football opportunities.

Ontrade Football Academy

THE TALENT PIPELINE · NIGERIA

Committed to discovering, developing and promoting talented young footballers particularly from grassroots communities where exceptional talent can go unnoticed.

  • Grassroots talent identification and scouting
  • Player development and structured training
  • Talent assessment and profiling
  • International exposure opportunities
  • Player preparation for trials and professional environments
  • Pathways to clubs, academies and football stakeholders
  • Support for talented players from underserved communities
  • International football partnerships and networking

From Camp to Champ identifying talent, developing potential, creating pathways to opportunity.

H&H Sports Marketing

THE BRIDGE · EGYPT & INTERNATIONAL

Contributes its Egypt-based football network and sports-marketing capabilities, providing an important bridge for players seeking opportunities within the Egyptian football environment.

  • Player introductions and football networking
  • Access to football opportunities in Egypt
  • Trial and assessment coordination
  • Club and academy networking
  • Player representation and marketing support, where appropriately authorized
  • Football-related logistics and coordination
  • Player promotion and visibility
  • International football connections
  • Market access for African football talent

Connecting African talent to the world.

What the Partnership Creates

Nigeria Egypt International Football

Together we build a structured pathway through which promising African footballers move from talent identification to professional exposure. The objective is not simply to send players abroad, but to ensure that talented footballers are properly prepared and presented to suitable football opportunities.

  • Scouted
  • Developed
  • Profiled
  • Assessed
  • Exposed
  • Connected
  • Opportunity

Our Shared Vision

We believe that talent should not be limited by geography, financial circumstances or lack of exposure.

“Build a trusted African football talent pathway that connects emerging players with legitimate development, scouting and professional opportunities across Africa and internationally.”

Our Commitment to Players

The partnership places the development and welfare of players at the centre of its activities. We are committed to promoting:

  • Professionalism
  • Transparency
  • Player development
  • Proper assessment
  • Responsible international exposure
  • Respect for players and families
  • Long-term career development
  • Appropriate opportunities based on ability and readiness

The first initiative under this partnership is the 1-Year Residential Development Program in Ismailia, Egypt — detailed below.

The Package

What's included in your package.

Everything a player needs to train, live and perform at their best for a full year in Egypt.

01

Return Flight Ticket

Flight from your home country to Egypt, and a return ticket once your trial or contract period ends.

02

1-Year Residence Permit

Your official Egyptian residence permit is handled for a full year live and train with no paperwork worries.

03

Fully Furnished Rooms

Comfortable accommodation with everything set up bed, wardrobe, air conditioning and more.

04

3 Meals a Day

Breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, prepared to meet the nutrition needs of a professional athlete.

05

Football Kit & Kit Bag

A complete training kit shirt, shorts, socks plus a sports bag to carry your gear.

06

Field Training Sessions

Daily technical and tactical training on the pitch, led by professional coaches to sharpen your game.

07

Beach Training Sessions

Sand training to build strength, balance and fitness a change of pace from regular pitch sessions.

08

Gym Workout Sessions

Strength and conditioning work in a fully equipped gym to build power and endurance.

09

Recovery & Relaxation

Dedicated recovery time after intense training massage and rest to keep you injury-free and ready.

10

Monthly Tour of Egypt

Once a month, a guided tour to explore Egypt’s most famous landmarks and enjoy your time there.

Facilities in Ismailia

Where our players live and train.

Full-size training pitch

Full-size training pitch

Furnished player residency

Furnished player residency

Strength & conditioning gym

Strength & conditioning gym

Investment

A transparent payment plan.

One fee covers the complete 12-month residential program — full hotel residency, elite training, nutrition, kits and the residency permit. Ontrade FA guides every family through the process and works with partners and sponsors to support talented players who need assistance.

Required documents

  • Valid international passport
  • Notarized parental consent (for minors)
  • Medical examination report

Total Program Fee

$5,000

Covers the complete 12-month residential program.

1

Advance Payment

Due to confirm & secure your spot

$1,500
2

Remaining Balance

Due before program start

$3,500
Total $5,000

H&H Sports Marketing

Egypt & Saudi Arabia · Player Representation

“Connecting African talent to the world.” H&H is a sports marketing agency and promoting foundation based in Ismailia, Egypt, running the Summer Trials and the 1-Year Development Program that Ontrade FA players now have direct access to.

  • Ismailia, Egypt — partner facilities & residency
  • Egypt-based football network, club & academy connections
  • All player enquiries and applications are handled exclusively by Ontrade Football Academy
  • Summer Trials 2026 — intake through Ontrade FA scouting season
.

Ready to take your game abroad?

All applications for the Egypt program are processed through Ontrade

Football Academy. Reach out and our team will guide you from trial to

departure.

H&H Sports Marketing × Ontrade Football Academy

Two organizations. One pathway.

Discover Talent. Develop Potential. Create Opportunities. Build Careers.