The Football Federation of Armenia (FFA) together with the "Football Investment Group" announced the launch of the "Benfica Academy Armenia" project, which will start operating in Yerevan in the 2027-2028 season:
The academy will be located at the Technical Center of the Football Academy, where a large-scale modernization of the infrastructure is planned:
- In the first phase, six football fields will be renovated, and two new artificial turf fields will be built:
- The stadium will be modernized, the lighting system will be completely replaced, and the gym and changing rooms will be updated:
- In the second phase, a multifunctional complex will be built with residential, educational, medical, and sports facilities:
The academy will accept about 1000 young footballers aged 4 to 17:
FFA President Armen Melikbekyan stated that the project will be an important contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of Armenian football.
