Talent identification & development
Finding and nurturing young players through structured, quality coaching.
Football talent development · UK & Nigeria
Creating pathways from grassroots to professional football.
2Touch Sports identifies and develops young football talent, building structured, ethical routes from community pitches to opportunities with clubs in the UK and Europe.
Who we are
Talent is everywhere. Pathways are not.
2Touch Sports Management and Development Limited is a UK company, being incorporated in England and Wales, founded by Henry Apiaka and Raffaele Mariniello.
We exist to connect young players with structured coaching, education and welfare support, and with ethical, FIFA-compliant routes into the professional game.
About 2TouchOur principles
- Player welfare first in every decision we make
- Education alongside football development
- Integrity and ethical representation in line with FIFA rules
- Partnership with government, schools, clubs and sponsors
Flagship initiative
The Abia Football Pathway
Our flagship initiative, the Abia Football Pathway, will create a structured grassroots football development pathway for young players in Abia State, Nigeria, designed for delivery in partnership with government.
From identification to opportunity
The pathway will take young players through clear stages: grassroots identification, structured development, education and welfare support, and, for those ready, connections to opportunities in the UK and Europe.
Discover the pathwayWhat we do
Services built around the player
We specialise in talent development, ethical player representation and the strategic partnerships that make sustainable pathways possible.
Ethical representation
Player management and career pathways in line with FIFA regulations, with the welfare of young players at the forefront.
Education & welfare
Keeping education and wellbeing at the heart of every player’s journey.
Club & partner connections
Connecting talent with clubs and opportunities in the UK and Europe.
Let’s build the pathway together
Whether you represent government, a club or academy, a sponsor or a development partner, we would welcome a conversation.