OUR TEAM

Alfred Itaeli
Each football team needs a good coach. Loves to be on the field and teach youth important life lessons. You will see him in front of the TV when Liverpool is playing.
As the Founder & Director Alfred Itaeli started the Future Stars Academy in 2009 in response to his desire to give back to his childhood community and to share the personal learning that he had benefited from in his travels through life and football in Tanzania, the USA and the Netherlands. Alfred has had the privilege to receive a football scholarship which brought him to Tampa, Florida (USA) where he lived for 14 years.

Abel Mtweve
Abel Amon Mtweve is a highly experienced and passionate football coach and sports educator with a deep commitment to youth development, leadership, and community impact. With over 20 years of coaching football and teaching both within and outside Tanzania, Abel has become a respected figure in the football and sports management landscape. He is a CAF A Licensed Football Coach, holds a Diploma in Physical Education and Sports, a Master of Arts with Education, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Natural Resources Management and Assessment. His extensive academic and professional background allows him to combine tactical expertise with educational depth and strategic insight.
Abel currently serves as the Program and Operations Manager at Future Stars Academy, where he plays a central role in nurturing young talent and ensuring smooth execution of training and administrative programs. His key functions include:
1. Designing and overseeing player development programs that focus on both technical skills and personal growth.
2. Managing logistics and operational planning for domestic and international matches, trials, and training camps.
3. Coordinating partnerships and stakeholder engagement, including schools, clubs, and sports organizations.
4. Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness, using data and feedback to improve outcomes and long-term impact.
Driven by his love for the game, Abel is often seen on the training field mentoring young athletes or in front of the television passionately supporting his favorite team—Arsenal FC. With 20 years of experience in sports management and a strong academic foundation, Abel blends discipline, vision, and mentorship to empower the next generation of footballers and sports leaders in Tanzania and beyond.

Suzan Malisa
Every team needs someone who takes care of both the financial and mental well-being of the team — for us, that person is Suzan. In her free time, she enjoys spending time not on the football field, but playing with her little daughter.
The FSA administration is led by Suzan Malisa. Born and raised in Kilimanjaro, she attended secondary school. After obtaining her Diploma in Accounting and Secretarial
Studies in 2012, she joined Future Stars Academy in 2013. She currently serves as the Administration Officer, overseeing all financial matters, including managing the academy's income and expenditures.