Former Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy (SOCA) student, Victoria Collins, has earned one of the biggest individual honours of her collegiate football career after being named the 2026 Mid-South Conference Women’s Soccer Player of the Year.
Victoria received the prestigious recognition following an outstanding campaign for Cumberland University Phoenix in the United States, where she recorded an impressive 17 goals and three assists to establish herself as one of the conference’s most influential attacking players.
The award recognises her remarkable contribution throughout the season, highlighting her consistency, attacking quality and ability to make a difference for her team.
For the SOCA community, the achievement represents another proud moment and a testament to the institution’s commitment to developing young talents through education, sports and character building.
Victoria’s journey from SOCA in Wasimi, Ogun State, Nigeria, to earning recognition on the collegiate football stage in the United States is an inspiring example of what dedication, discipline and determination can achieve.
Her success also reinforces the opportunities available to young Nigerian footballers who combine their sporting ambitions with academic development.
With 17 goals and three assists in her remarkable season, Victoria has not only contributed significantly to Cumberland University’s campaign but has also brought honour to her alma mater.
SOCA continues to celebrate the achievements of its former students who are making meaningful progress in their respective fields across the world.
As Victoria adds the Mid-South Conference Player of the Year award to her growing list of accomplishments, she becomes another source of inspiration for current students and aspiring footballers at the academy.
The entire SOCA family congratulates Victoria Collins on this outstanding achievement and wishes her continued success in her football career and academic journey.
Once a SOCA student, always a SOCA ambassador.
Keep shining, Champion. #SOCA #ProudAlumna #PlayerOfTheYear
