Achievements and Partnerships
Our Achievements
City Select Academy Group (CSAG) has a proven track record of developing talent and creating meaningful pathways for young athletes. Several of our players have gone on to join elite professional academies, with two now playing at the professional level. These milestones reflect our commitment to long-term development, not only in sport but in academics and life.
Our holistic approach nurtures personal growth, cultivates leadership, and ensures our students are well-prepared for success beyond the pitch.
We are proud to celebrate the journeys of our standout alumni:
Danny Issac
Huddersfield Town FC
Errol Mundle Smith
Norwich City FC
Hayford Owusu-Baah
Studying BA Journalism at the University of Bedfordshire
JJ Adikwu
Awarded a Division 1 University Scholarship in the United States
Our Partnerships
Our dedication to excellence has earned us the trust of leading organisations in global sport. We are proud to hold an exclusive partnership with Premier League club Southampton FC, making CSAG the only UK-based sports organisation they work with to deliver football programmes under their official curriculum.
For over five years, this partnership has flourished across both the UK and the Middle East, offering our students unique access to high-quality training and international development opportunities. It is a testament to the credibility, professionalism, and innovation that define everything we do.
Together, our achievements and partnerships serve as the foundation for continued success and global impact in youth sports development.
Trusted by Leading Institutions in Sports & Education
Our partnerships reflect our position at the intersection of elite sport, education, and national sporting infrastructure.
Within Qatar’s education landscape, we proudly partner with leading institutions including:
Qatar International School
Compass International School
International School of London Qatar
Sherborne International School
These are not delivery contracts — they are long-term strategic collaborations designed to elevate sport within premium academic environments.
QPPSSA
White Oryx serves as the official management partner of QPPSSA (Qatar Private Primary School Sports Association) — which oversees 180+ events annually, across 12 different sports, engaging with more than 23,000 students within Qatar.
QSL Sponsorship
This strategic sponsorship and collaboration ‘The QSL Schools League’, connected grassroots schools sports and the professional football league, elevating the school’s football competition to professional standards, including:
Professional referees appointed across all fixtures.
Access to professional QSL club training facilities and stadium environments.
Official appearances from first-team QSL players, inspiring the next generation.
This alignment between grassroots school football and Qatar’s professional league represents a structural advancement in the regional football ecosystem — and reinforces White Oryx’s role as a bridge between youth development and elite performance.
Strategic Alignment
White Oryx Academy’s work aligns closely with the wider sporting ambitions of the Middle East — supporting regional efforts to expand youth participation, develop structured talent pathways, and strengthen the connection between grassroots sport, education, and professional sports.
Through strategic partnerships with schools, governing bodies, professional leagues, and international clubs, White Oryx contributes to the creation of a sustainable sports ecosystem where young athletes can progress from first participation through to elite performance environments.