Open trials — held quarterly · Free to attend
Step onto the pitch. We’re watching.
Belnor scouts open trials across Greater Banjul every quarter — including Wellingara and surrounding Kanifing communities. U14 and U16. School-enrolled players only. Every session is filmed. The strongest performers join the academy and enter the West Africa football pathway that leads to Belgium and Norway.
- Age groups
- U14 · U16
- Where
- Greater Banjul
- How often
- Quarterly
- Cost
- Free
What the trial looks like
90 minutes. Everything counts.
You will warm up, run a short skills circuit, and play in small-sided games against other trialists. Coaches assess technique, decision-making, and attitude — the things that survive a transfer to Europe.
Step 1
Filmed from the first whistle
Every drill, every game. Footage feeds the player's development record from day one.
Step 2
School comes first
Selected players sign a school-attendance commitment alongside the academy enrolment.
Step 3
Real assessment
Coaches assess technique, decision-making, attitude. Honest feedback to every family.
Eligibility
Who can trial?
U14
Born in the academy's U14 age window. Bring proof of date of birth.
U16
Born in the academy's U16 age window. Bring proof of date of birth.
School enrolment
Currently enrolled in school. No school, no training — verified at the trial.
Parent / guardian present
A parent or guardian must accompany the player or sign the consent form.
Bring this
Come prepared.
Common questions
Before you register.
- Who can register for Belnor open trials?
- U14 and U16 players in the academy's age windows (bring proof of date of birth). Players must be currently enrolled in school — no school, no training, verified at the trial. A parent or guardian must accompany the player or sign the consent form.
- What should players bring to the trial?
- Boots and shin pads; two t-shirts (one light, one dark); shorts, socks, and a water bottle; proof of date of birth; school ID or attendance letter; and a parent or guardian to sign consent.
- Are Belnor open trials free?
- Yes. Open trials are free to attend. Belnor does not charge to be scouted. Spaces are first-come, first-served.
- How often are open trials held?
- Belnor scouts open trials across Greater Banjul every quarter. U14 and U16 trial together each session.
Register
Reserve a place at the next open trial.
We confirm trial venue and time by email a week before the date. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Trials are free — we do not charge to be scouted.
Direct contact
info@belnorfootballacademy.com