ABOUT US
OUR STORY
“As a child, I had always dreamed of being a football player. Although I was raised as a humble farmer, at the age of 18 years, I obtained a football scholarship to pursue a degree in the United States. After 14 years in the States, my accomplishments exceeded my dreams. I earned my bachelor’s in Business with Major in Economics from a well-respected private college. The States allowed me to gain experience in the marketplace working as a manager for a Fortune 500 company, which in turn honed my managerial and marketing skills. In addition to these invaluable experiences, I was blessed with the chance to play and coach football on semi-pro level. Eventually, the call of my homeland drew me back to my friends and family and I returned to Tanzania. I didn’t think twice, I wanted to offer Tanzanian kids and youth the same opportunities I had: Play the beautiful game, learn and blossom!”(Alfred Itaeli)

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Football for Mind, Body & Spirit
Football is more than just a game—it’s a powerful tool for physical and mental growth crucial for young brains and bodies. Through regular play, players enhance their physical fitness, coordination, and agility, while developing essential life skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and resilience. Football also provides stress relief, boosts confidence, and encourages a healthy, active lifestyle. By combining physical and mental benefits, football promotes holistic development and empowers kids and youth on and off the field.
The Academy
This programme is the roots of the organization. Future Stars Academy trains players (from 4 to 20 years old) both girls and boys using its internationally recognized curriculum targeting ‘Football Skills and Life Skills’:
- Techniques and tactics on the field
- Critical thinking skills
- Decision-making skills
- Team work abilities
- Behavioral skills in competition
Academy Activities

Providing weekly football training

Running a league and facilitating the participation in different tournaments and leagues locally and Internationally

Hosting Africa’s No. 1Annual East African Chipkizi Cup & Talent Search

Organizing fun events such as sports camps
FOOTBALL FOR PERSONAL & COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT

Football for Change, Empowerment, Equality & Unity
Building Stronger Communities Through Football – At Future Stars Academy, we believe in the unifying power of football to create positive change in the community. Our mission is to strengthen East African communities by using football as a platform to address social issues. We focus especially on supporting vulnerable youth at risk of social exclusion, including those with disabilities, financial struggles, or indigenous backgrounds. Through our programs, we bring people together and foster a spirit of inclusion and empowerment.
Our Community Building Programs are:

Special Needs Program: Inclusive training for youth with mental or physical disabilities

Empowerment Activities: Clinics, workshops, and festivals for skill-building and personal growth

School Leagues: Opportunities for boys and girls to compete and build teamwork“No School – No Play

Training of Trainers (TOT): Coaching and Leadership training for community members

Scholarships: Supporting children who otherwise couldn’t join Future Stars Academy by allowing them to train and play for free
Promoting Gender Equality Through Sports
Future Stars Academy champions gender equality and believes that everyone should have equal opportunities, regardless of gender. To tackle persistent gender discrimination, we empower girls and young women through education, empowerment and football, fostering a new generation that values equality and respect.

Gender Equality initiatives
- Gender Equality Program: Empowering Maasai girls through secondary school partnerships
- Women’s Empowerment Activities: Workshops and festivals for young women and girls, opportunities for education and empowerment
- Football 3 Workshops and Clinics: Interactive sessions promoting teamwork and inclusion
- Women & Girls Tournaments: Safe, inspiring competitions that foster community and growth
- Homeless World Cup Participation: Creating opportunities and hope through football
SHAPING FUTURE TALENT-IN SCHOOLS,CAREERS AND LIFE
Football is a powerful tool for cultivating the skills and values that lead to long-term success.At Future Stars Academy, we believe that everyone is special and everyone has a unique talent.

Our Future Talent Program Activities
- Educational program for adolescents:Gender Equality, Safeguarding, Empowerment support, Sexual Reproductive health
- Life skills program (in collaboration with our partners Jobortuntity, Homeless World Cup, FIFA Foundation, She Scotland
- Offering opportunities for scouting …..we partner with Wyscout creating an online platform for players to be seen, had visit fromtop clubs in Tanzania looking for talents, Scouts and agents locally and Internationally frequently visit our academy, we can call SPF in Spain, Universities in the USA whenever we see players that reach certain academic and football qualities on and off the field.
- Offering opportunities for scholarships, such as Kareem Swedi, Yuri Lems, Sebastian Mbise, Daisy Graham, Chris Haule and Lois Dismas a sample of scholar athletes that have received scholarships from Europe, America, Africa and beyond.
- Mentoring towards going back to school: As a firm believer in education is the key out of poverty, we support and help school drop outs to integrate back into school or empowerment
- Junior coaching and Leadership program:We train, coach, mentor andhire players who show an interest in coaching and leadership. We enroll them in a 9 months training of trainers program. This included facilitating their TFF certification via CAF diploma’s, referee training, First Aid, Gender Empowerment, inclusive sports (special needs) and Hi5 Life Skills.