Cardonic Lanza Tonic Football Club to revive hope for young Nigerian soccer players

When looking for raw talent in football, the ground does not have to work and look for them as gold before discovering them in Nigeria.

We have many talented and physically strong players in different areas of the country.
Some are silently building their careers through grassroots programs and waiting for an opportunity that changes life, and others have abandoned their dream in search of better alternatives, after all, man must survive.

The construction of a successful football career from the bases in Nigeria seems unattainable because the possibilities of hitting the center of attention are scarce.
It is not surprising that most Nigerian parents often oppose the idea that their children follow a football career. In fact, this child is often considered a little deserved person because “why don’t you want to become a doctor or lawyer?”
That is why Cardonic has officially launched Tonic Football Club, a base soccer initiative built to revive hope and help young Nigerian players pursue their passion.
FC tonic at a glance
Tonic FC was officially launched in April 2025 as a base soccer initiative of Cardonic, one of the leading digital platforms of Nigeria known for gift card trade, virtual dollar cards, sales of gadgets and invoices payments.

While the movement towards football may seem unexpected for a Fintech company, Cardonic’s connection with sport is not new.

Over the years, the brand has constantly shown love for football, from monthly football predictions to the competitions of the Fantasy Premier League that united fans online.

Tonic FC is simply an extension of that passion, turned into a purpose.

The objective? Build a club that gives young talents a real opportunity to grow from the bases in something bigger, and to show that it is worth following a football career if the correct opportunities are provided.

Why hope is fading for young Nigerian soccer players

In Nigeria, becoming a professional footballer takes more than just talent. Visibility, access and, often, of the conditions that most young players do not have.

That is why so many football dreams fader before they begin. For each player training hard in a base program, there are innumerable others that have surrendered, not because they lacked skill, but because the way forward felt impossible.
Even parents discourage sleep. “How many people have you seen become successful soccer players without connections?” And they are not wrong, the probabilities are discouraging.
But Tonic FC is here to change that.

The objective is to build something solid from scratch, so that young Nigerian players do not need luck or “links” to be seen. All they need is talent, discipline and a platform that believes in them.
What distinguishes Tonic FC

What makes this club different is how you approach young players. It is not just about skills and party statistics. It is about giving them a place where their efforts feel seen, their growth is supported and their passion is taken seriously.
Because of the way players are selected on how they nourish, the approach is on the basic development and the real impact, not only chasing trophies.

And because it is backed by Cardonic, a brand rooted in the resolution of everyday challenges through technology, Tonic FC brings that same energy to football, which makes the trip easier to start and more difficult to give up.

Closing thoughts

Building a football race from the bases in Nigeria has never been easy, but that does not mean it is impossible. With the correct platform, the proper support and a little hope, everything can change.

That is why Tonic FC is here: Revive the belief in the dream of football and give young players the structure they have never had.

Through this initiative promoted by the community, Cardonic is helping to rewrite the story: a player, an opportunity, one goal at the same time.
And maybe one day soon, Nigerian parents won’t ask “why football?” They will ask,

“Where can we register?”