Management

  • Holger Kristiansen

    CEO

  • Emanuel Nicodemo Mallya

    COO

  • Richard Pallangyo

    Board

  • Jens Rysgaard

    Board

Football

  • Ibrahim Nurdin Dhahabu

    Head coach

  • Jackson Robert Tunda

    Head coach

  • Juma Miraji Zuberi

    Assistant coach

  • Anderson Kanankira Sikawa

    Groundsman

School / Education

  • Asnawi Yusuph Ally

    Head of School

  • Michael Samson Gomezulu

    School

  • Doreen Usii Mohamed

    Matron / Doctor

  • Hamisi Salum Waziri

    Patron / Photographer

They make everyday life work

  • Shamimu Waziri Msangi

    Operations Manager

  • Tecla Vicent Mushi

    Kitchen assistant

  • Pendo Petro Kitomary

    Kitchen Assistant

  • Amiri Omari Rashidi

    Kitchen assistant

  • Adam Naftal Moiro

    Gardener

  • Michael Ndelelio Mbise

    Gardener

  • Willfred Wilson Gunda

    Maintenance

  • Samson Loishiye Laizer

    Driver / Gardener

  • Honored

    Housekeeper

  • Chef / Cook

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Young Boys Academy aims to develop young boys in Tanzania through a combination of football training and academic education. We recruit boys aged 8-17 from all over Tanzania and offer them the chance to improve their skills both on the football pitch and in the classroom. Our approach focuses on giving them a solid foundation so they can contribute positively to their communities and choose a future as professional athletes or academics.

A holistic approach to development

Our philosophy is simple: a holistic development of the boys, where we work on their body (football), mind (school) and spirit (character). We believe that a well-rounded individual has the best chance of success. Football training at the highest level is combined with a solid academic foundation, so that the boys are given the right tools to pursue their dreams, whether as professional players or academics.

Academic education and athletic development

Young Boys Academy offers academic sponsorship at reputable schools, where the boys have the opportunity to combine their football training with schooling. We work with some of the best schools in Tanzania, which provide the boys with a solid academic background. Whatever path they choose in the future, we are confident that their education and football skills will give them opportunities in life that they would not have otherwise had.

More legs to stand on 

The boys at the Young Boys Academy have two primary options when they finish their time with us. They can choose to pursue a professional career in football, where they will have received the necessary training to compete at the highest level. Alternatively, they can choose to continue their academic education and attend university. Either way, they will have developed into strong, responsible young men who will act as role models for their communities and future generations in Tanzania.

A unique experience for both players and visitors

Young Boys Academy is more than just a football academy abroad – it is an experience for both players and visitors. Our football academy in Tanzania is located in the scenic region near Arusha, where the boys have the opportunity to train in the best conditions with the impressive Mount Meru in the background. Visitors can rent our sports lodge and get an authentic experience of Tanzanian nature and culture, while seeing how we develop the next generations of football players in Tanzania and more importantly, role models.

Help us create the best football academy in Tanzania

We invite both individuals and companies to support Young Boys Academy and the young talents who live and train at our football academy in Africa. By becoming a sponsor, godfather or support in some other way, you help ensure that the boys have the necessary resources to pursue their dreams. Your support will help shape the future of these young talents, and give them a chance to create a better life for themselves and their families.

A long-term and sustainable investment in Tanzania's future

At Young Boys Academy, we believe in long-term development and investment in young people. Our goal is to make a lasting difference, not just for the individual boy, but for society as a whole. The boys who leave our football academy in Tanzania will not only have achieved sporting and academic success, but will also be equipped to take responsibility and create positive change in their own communities. At Young Boys Academy, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for young boys in Tanzania. We believe that our work can make an important difference in both the world of sports and Tanzanian society. Do you want to help make a difference? Come and visit a Danish football academy in Tanzania, follow our journey, or help make the boys' dreams come true through your support.