International Sports Recruitment · Est. for African Talent
African Talent.
Global Stage.
Connecting Africa's most elite football and sports talent with top-tier international clubs through professional representation, embassy logistics and verified trial pathways.
Featured Pathway
From Lagos to Lisbon — 14 placements in 2024
Roots · Red Earth · Real Talent
Barefoot on dust.
Boots on the world stage.
Every academy graduate started on a village pitch. We scout the grassroots — and build the pathway to professional football abroad.
Full Spectrum
Representation
Beyond simple recruitment, we handle the complex logistics of international transitions — from visas to contract law.
Talent Registration & Verification
Full athlete profiling with document verification, career history audit and biometric checks against international compliance standards.
Embassy & Visa Support
Expert handling of international travel permits, athletic visa requirements and embassy appointment booking for Europe, Asia and the Gulf.
Digital Trial Preparation
Professional highlight reels, position-specific clip packaging and scout-ready video portfolios optimised for international review.
Legal Representation & Contracts
FIFA-aligned intermediary services, secure document signing and contract negotiation protecting athlete rights and career trajectory.
Registration & Payments
Transparent fee structure with milestone-based registration. Track verification status from payment through approval in your portal.
Compliance & Minor Protection
Strict adherence to FIFA Clearing House standards, guardian consent protocols and safeguarding policies for under-18 athletes.
Beyond Football · Track & Court
Speed on the track.
Power on the court.
DLF Sports represents Africa's fastest sprinters and sharpest ballers — from relay podiums to basketball scholarships across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
Live Opportunities
Active Trials
Ligue 2 · Confidential Placement
France · Midfield Position · U-21
Closes In
4 Days
Eredivisie Open Showcase
Netherlands · Striker / Winger · U-18
Closes In
12 Days
Jupiler Pro League Academy
Belgium · Centre Back · U-19
Closes In
18 Days
Athletics Scholarship Programme
United States (NCAA Div I) · Sprints · 100m / 200m · 17-19
Closes In
Rolling
The Athlete Pathway
The Journey to Professionalism
Portal Initialisation
Create your secure player profile. Upload biometric data, career history and verified highlights.
Assessment & Vetting
Our scouts review submissions. Elite prospects move into technical analysis and document verification.
International Placement
Trial invitations, embassy logistics, visa support and contract representation managed end-to-end.
Featured Talent
Built in Africa.
Competing Everywhere.
Our verified roster spans senior internationals, U-23 prospects and academy graduates currently playing across Europe, the Gulf, and the Americas. Every profile in DLF passes manual review by our scouting committee.
120+
Verified Athletes
28
Partner Clubs
14
Countries
Trust & Compliance
Verified pathways.
Transparent process.
DLF Sports operates under FIFA-aligned intermediary standards. All applications undergo compliance checks; no guarantee of visa, contract, or selection is implied.
Get scouted by
the best.
Create your portal in minutes. Upload your story, get verified, and unlock opportunities across the global game.
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