Shina Opeyemi Saidi - Football Coach

Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria

Shina Opeyemi Saidi is a seasoned football professional and the current team manager of Pass Football Academy. With a rich playing career that spans both local and international experience, Saidi brings deep insight and leadership to player development and team management.

He previously competed in the Russian Division League and the Nigerian National League (NNL), and he has represented various reputable teams across Ondo State, Nigeria. His playing career also includes stints with Delta Force FC and the FirstBank of Nigeria Football Team, where he earned recognition for his discipline, versatility, and football intelligence.

Now serving as team manager, Saidi leverages his wealth of experience to mentor young talents, manage football operations, and foster a winning culture at Pass Football Academy. His background as a player allows him to connect deeply with athletes, making him a respected figure both on and off the pitch.

Qualifications

FA LEVEL 1 – Introduction to Talent ID- England
The FA – Respect for coaches
The FA – Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Physical Education – Coaching Styles and Techniques
Introduction to coaching football – UK FA
Safeguarding Children in Football – UK FA
Introduction to FA in football – [IFAiF]UK FA
Bsc Public Administration – Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba 2008 -2011
National Examination Council – Ikare Ondo 1999 – 2005

Contact details

Please contact Sina direct on WhatsApp or Email:

WhatsApp: +234 915 218 3193
Email; passfootballacademy01@gmail.com

Further information

Previously competed in the Russian Division League and the Nigerian National League (NNL), and Shina has represented various reputable teams across Ondo State, Nigeria. His playing career also includes stints with Delta Force FC and the FirstBank of Nigeria Football Team, where he earned recognition for his discipline, versatility, and football intelligence.

Saidi leverages his wealth of experience to mentor young talents, manage football operations, and foster a winning culture at Pass Football Academy. His background as a player allows him to connect deeply with athletes, making him a respected figure both on and off the pitch

About Me

To identify, develop, and mentor grassroots football talent with the goal of preparing them for international opportunities, using structured training, professional guidance, and exposure to competitive environments. To transform Pass Football

Academy into a leading grassroots development hub that produces players capable of thriving on global stages. I aim to build strong partnerships with international clubs, scouts, and agencies—creating direct pathways for young talents to secure trials, scholarships, and professional contracts abroad. By combining local passion with global standards, my mission is to bridge the gap between grassroots football and international success.