The Yanga Sports Club has today launched a new project aimed at identifying and nurturing football talent among children and youth aged between 11 and 15 years.
Speaking during the launch ceremony held at the club’s headquarters in Jangwani earlier today, Yanga’s Chief Executive Officer, Andre Mtine, said the project is designed to promote the growth of youth football in the country.
“Today is a great and historic day for our club. We are launching a youth and children’s project called the Yanga Soccer School. This project aims to contribute to the development of youth football in our nation. We have many children who dream of becoming football players but lack the right platform. This soccer school will include children in the U-11, U-13, and U-15 categories.”
“The Yanga Soccer School system is one of the most effective models used by major football clubs around the world. Due to the importance of this initiative, we have invited many stakeholders to the launch event, including one of our special guests, Pitso Mosimane, the former coach of Mamelodi Sundowns and Al Ahly,” said Mtine.
Yanga’s spokesperson, Ali Kamwe, said the project presents a rare opportunity for many children and young people who dream of becoming professional footballers but have lacked proper training facilities.
“Yanga decided to establish this soccer school because there are so many children with great interest and potential. According to census data, there are about 20 million children aged between 0–13. Among them, we know many aspire to play football.”
“Many parents have been struggling to find proper places where their children can learn football. So, we at Yanga saw the need to establish a dedicated soccer school for children,” he added.
Yanga’s Technical Director, Paul Mathew, said the program is a stepping stone for children aspiring to become professional footballers.
He explained that the program offers a unique opportunity for young players, as those who excel will progress to Yanga’s youth teams — U-17, U-20 — and possibly the senior team or even be signed by other clubs.
“The Yanga Soccer School is a unique bridge for children who dream of becoming footballers. Through this project, we can identify talented youths who can later join our U-17 or U-20 teams. The school will provide children with the right football knowledge and training. We will develop a special curriculum to train them professionally. Yanga is a respected institution, and by bringing your child here, you ensure they are in a safe and professional environment.”
“This is a major innovation that will give young players the chance to showcase their talents and receive proper football education. We are setting up a strong foundation led by top experts to prepare children to achieve their dreams. We are confident this project will produce many future football stars,” said Mathew.
Yanga’s Director of Competitions, Ibrahim Mohamed, explained the enrollment process for the program:
“The Yanga Soccer School will have a fee structure. The first month’s total payment is Tsh 600,000 — Tsh 50,000 for registration, Tsh 150,000 for training equipment, and Tsh 400,000 for tuition. After the first month, the monthly fee will be Tsh 400,000. Application forms are available at Yanga Headquarters, Jangwani. For more information, contact +255673068839. The official training launch will take place on November 15, 2025,” he said.
The Yanga Soccer School initiative is expected to strengthen the foundation of youth football development in Tanzania and provide young talents with a pathway to professional football careers.
