About eSohna
More than
a football
academy.
eSohna Academy develops young Gambian footballers through professional training, mentorship and life-skills development.
The academy story
Built around
the game.
eSohna Academy was founded to nurture young Gambian football talent and create opportunities for professional growth. Its work brings football development together with mentorship, discipline and life skills.
Purpose / Development
Football develops
more than players.
The academy combines football development with discipline, mentorship, team spirit and personal growth to prepare players for life on and off the pitch.
Discipline
→Mentorship
→Team spirit
→Personal growth
→
02 / Environment
The environment
matters.
eSohna Academy · training environmentDevelopment approach
How the work
takes shape.
To build a first-class football academy that gives young players the tools, mindset and discipline to thrive in football and in life.
Foundations
Football work begins with strong foundations.
Understanding
Players are encouraged to read and understand the game.
Confidence
Development creates room for confidence and discipline.
Application
Learning is carried into football environments.
The founder
Ebrima
Sohna.
Founder and PresidentEbrima Sohna is a retired Gambian international footballer with more than a decade of professional experience across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. After representing The Gambia at youth and senior level, he founded eSohna Academy to nurture young talent and create opportunities for professional growth on and off the pitch.
The people
The people
behind the work.
Meet the faces of eSohna and explore the academy team.
Meet the team
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