AFC APEX represents the pinnacle — just like our logo of a bird soaring above Mount Kilimanjaro. Established in January 2024 in Dar es Salaam, we believe every athlete has untapped potential. Our way is to guide young footballers towards fulfilling that potential by ticking every box.
Being part of APEX isn't just about training — it's a lifestyle. We prepare our athletes for the professional stage with a complete approach that covers mind, body, technique, tactics, and media readiness.
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Mohamed Mussa
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Aliraza Mussa
Co-Founder
Official Academy Sponsor
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The Apex Way
Seven Pillars of Excellence
We don't just train footballers — we develop complete athletes ready for the professional stage. Every session, every day, we tick every box — including the recovery habits that modern professional football demands.
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Mental
Meditation, visualisation, pre-match routines & resilience training to build an unshakeable mindset.
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Physical
Age-appropriate plyometrics and calisthenics from U6 up, building explosive athleticism and injury resilience.
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Technical
The APEX style of play runs through every age group — technical mastery is the foundation everything is built on.
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Tactical
From U12 onwards, game intelligence, positional awareness and executing the APEX system under pressure.
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Nutrition
Personalised plans for every player — fuelling performance, recovery and building professional habits from day one.
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Media
Interview prep, public speaking and personal brand building. We prepare athletes for the spotlight too.
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Recovery
Sleep, mobility, cold therapy and active rest — we embed professional recovery habits from U6 upwards. In modern football, how you recover is just as important as how you train.
Our Programs
Age-Specific Development Pathways
Every age group trains with the same APEX style of play and the same six-pillar approach — adapted to their stage of development. From first touch at U6 to elite preparation at U16, the pathway is clear.
U6
Foundation
The beginning of the APEX journey. Sessions focus heavily on technical development — ball mastery, first touch, movement and coordination — with the APEX style of play introduced from day one. Gym sessions introduce age-appropriate plyometrics and calisthenics to build athleticism in a fun, engaging way. Nutrition education begins here too, giving young players and families the habits that last a lifetime.
Technical development deepens — passing patterns, dribbling under pressure, 1v1 duels and ball retention. The APEX style of play is reinforced through every drill and small-sided game. Gym sessions continue with plyometrics and calisthenics tailored to this age group, building explosive power and body awareness. Personalised nutrition plans support energy levels and healthy growth.
Technical FocusCalisthenicsStyle of PlayNutrition Plans
This is where it all starts coming together. Players now layer tactical understanding onto their established technical base — learning to execute the APEX style of play within real game structures. Gym sessions step up with more advanced plyometrics and conditioning. Mental training is introduced. Personalised nutrition plans are a core part of the programme, and competitive match days and tournaments become a regular feature.
Full six-pillar programme — technical, tactical, physical, mental, nutrition and media. Players are executing the APEX style of play with confidence and intelligence. Tactical analysis sessions, video review, advanced gym programming, and media training are all in play. Preparing athletes for the transition to elite-level football.
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The complete professional preparation pathway. Players operate with full mastery of the APEX style of play across all tactical scenarios. Every pillar is running at full intensity: advanced gym programming, high-performance nutrition, mental conditioning, media professionalism, and competitive league play with scouting exposure. This is the Apex.
Pro PathwayScouting ExposureHigh-Perf NutritionFull Programme
We're not just another football academy. We're building something Tanzania has never seen before.
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Complete Development
Most academies only train technique. We develop the complete athlete — mental, physical, technical, tactical, nutrition, recovery and media-ready. Every box ticked, every day.
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Nutrition as a Priority
Every APEX player receives a personalised nutrition plan. We treat food as fuel — educating athletes and families on what professional eating looks like, from recovery meals to match-day preparation. Nutrition and recovery go hand in hand at APEX.
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Media Training
Unique to AFC APEX — we prepare athletes for the spotlight. Interview skills, social media presence, and professional brand building from a young age.
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A Lifestyle, Not a Club
Being part of APEX means embracing a way of living. Discipline, ambition, resilience — on and off the pitch. Dream, Dare, Achieve.
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Competition & Exposure
Regular tournaments, match days, and competitive fixtures ensure our players are battle-tested and visible to scouts and selectors.
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Recovery as a Pillar
From U6 upwards, AFC APEX embeds professional recovery habits into every player's routine — sleep protocols, mobility work, active rest and cold therapy. In modern football, how you recover is just as important as how you train.
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Innovation First
Digital player portals, personalised development tracking, and data-driven coaching — bringing world-class technology to Tanzanian football development.
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Overview
Your Dashboard
Everything you need in one place. Keep pushing — the Apex Way.
87%
Attendance Rate
2
New Feedback
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Sessions This Week
Sat 29
Next Fixture
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Your Current Target
Set by Coach
"Work on your weak foot finishing in every individual session this week. Practice 20 left-foot shots after each team training."
— Set 3 days ago by your coach
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This Week's Schedule
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From Your Coach
Coach Feedback
Read-only feedback written by your coach after each session.
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Session Feedback
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Wednesday 19 March 2025 — Training Session
💪 Strengths
Excellent pressing today — your timing when winning the ball back in the middle third was outstanding. Good communication with teammates and your passing accuracy was the best it's been this month.
📈 Areas to Improve
Weak foot needs consistent work. In the scrimmage you avoided going left four times in the final third — this is something defenders will notice at higher levels.
📝 Overall Comments
Really strong session overall. Your attitude and work rate set the tone for the group. Keep building on the defensive work — it's improving every week.
🎯 Target for Next Session
Practice 20 left-foot shots after training every session this week.
Saturday 15 March 2025 — Match Day vs Simba Stars
💪 Strengths
Scored a great goal in the second half. Your movement off the ball in the first half created two clear chances for teammates — this is the intelligent play we're developing.
📈 Areas to Improve
Tracking back defensively when we didn't have the ball needs improvement. Three times in the second half you were caught too high up the pitch.
🎯 Target
Study the tactical video on defensive transitions added to your portal.
Your Plan
Nutrition Programme
Your personalised nutrition plan designed for your age group, position and training schedule.
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Daily Macros (Training Day)
2,400
Calories
140g
Protein
280g
Carbs
70g
Fats
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Target 2.5–3 litres of water on training days. Start every morning with a full glass before anything else. Add an electrolyte drink during long sessions in the Dar es Salaam heat.
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Daily Meal Plan
Breakfast — 7:00am
Energy Starter
Ugali with eggs (2–3 scrambled) Fresh fruit — banana or mango Glass of milk or yoghurt
Mid-Morning Snack — 10:00am
Fuel Up
Handful of groundnuts Piece of fruit Water (500ml)
Lunch — 1:00pm
Main Meal
Rice or chapati with beans Chicken or fish (grilled) Vegetables — sukuma wiki or spinach Fresh juice or water
Pre-Training — 2hrs before
Performance Fuel
Banana + small bowl of oats Or: bread with peanut butter Water (500ml minimum)
Post-Training — within 30 mins
Recovery Meal
Protein-rich: eggs, chicken or lentils Carbs: rice, sweet potato or ugali Water + electrolytes
Dinner — 7:00pm
Evening Meal
Lighter version of lunch Soup or stew with bread Avoid heavy meals late — sleep is recovery too
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Foods to Avoid
Fizzy drinks & soda • Excessive sugar and sweets • Fried fast food • Eating large meals within 2 hours of training • Skipping breakfast on training days
Individual Programme
Training Programme
Your individual development work to do between sessions. Complete these alongside team training.
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This Week's Plan
Week of 24 March
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Left Foot Wall Passes
3 sets × 20 reps — against any wall, focus on clean contact
3 sets × 15 each leg — injury prevention, do daily
Physical
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Pre-Sleep Visualisation
5 mins before bed — visualise your best performance of the week
Mental
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Finishing Drill — 1v0
10 shots from each of 3 positions around the box — both feet
Technical
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Core Circuit
Plank 60s + 20 press-ups + 20 sit-ups × 3 rounds — every other day
Physical
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Focus Areas This Month
1. Weak foot development — left foot confidence in tight spaces 2. Defensive work rate — tracking back and pressing triggers 3. First touch under pressure — receiving while moving
Your Record
Attendance Record
Your attendance across all training sessions and match days.
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Attendance Rate
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Sessions Attended
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Sessions Missed
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Recent Sessions
Wed 19 Mar — Training
Present
Sat 15 Mar — Match Day
Present
Wed 12 Mar — Training
Present
Mon 10 Mar — Training
Absent
Sat 8 Mar — Training
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Wed 5 Mar — Training
Present
Mon 3 Mar — Training
Present
Sat 1 Mar — Match Day
Absent
Media
Photos & Media
Match day and training photos. Download your photos directly.
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Latest Photos
March 2025
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MATCH DAY
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TRAINING
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GYM SESSION
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TOURNAMENT
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TEAM PHOTO
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Full-resolution photos available for download via WeTransfer. Your coach will share the link here after each session.
Schedule
Fixtures & Results
Upcoming matches and recent results for your age group.
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Upcoming Fixtures
29MAR
vs Coastal United FC
10:00am · Starlight Arena, Masaki · U14
UPCOMING
05APR
vs Dar Young Guns
9:00am · Away · U14
UPCOMING
12APR
Inter-Academy Tournament
All day · TBC · All Groups
TBC
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Recent Results
15MAR
vs Simba Stars
Starlight Arena · U14
3–1 W
08MAR
vs Kariakoo Knights
Away · U14
1–1 D
01MAR
vs Masaki FC
Starlight Arena · U14
4–0 W
From the Academy
Academy News
Latest announcements, updates and news from AFC APEX.
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Announcement
Inter-Academy Tournament Confirmed for April 12th
AFC APEX will be hosting a full-day inter-academy tournament at Starlight Arena on April 12th. All age groups from U9 to U16 will compete. More details to follow from your coach.
20 March 2025
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Media
Match Day Photos — Simba Stars (15 Mar) Now Available
Photos from the 3–1 win over Simba Stars are now uploaded. Check the Photos section of your portal to download.
16 March 2025
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Training
New Gym Schedule — Starting Next Week
From next week, U12–U16 players will have dedicated gym slots added to their weekly schedule. Your coach will share your group's specific times.
14 March 2025
Watch & Learn
Tactical Videos
Study these videos set by your coach. Watch before training for maximum benefit.
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Assigned by Coach
Defensive Transitions — Pressing Triggers & Shape
⏱ 8 mins · Watch before Friday's session
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Tactical Concept
Movement Off the Ball — Creating Space in the Final Third
⏱ 12 mins · Positional play
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Set Pieces
APEX Corner Kick Routines — Near Post & Far Post Runs
⏱ 5 mins · Know these before Saturday
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Technical
First Touch Under Pressure — Receiving & Turning
⏱ 10 mins · Individual skill work
Mind & Focus
Mental Training
The mental side of football separates good players from great ones. Work through these exercises regularly.
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Assigned This Week
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Shower Visualisation
Every morning in the shower, close your eyes and spend 2–3 minutes visualising your ideal performance. See yourself making the right decisions, scoring goals, winning tackles. Feel it as if it's real.
⏱ 3 mins · Every morning
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Pre-Match Breathing Routine
30 minutes before kick-off: 5 deep breaths in through the nose (4 counts), hold (4 counts), out through the mouth (6 counts). This controls nerves and locks in focus. Do this every single match day.
⏱ 5 mins · Match days only
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Post-Session Reflection Journal
After every training session, write down 3 things: one thing you did well, one thing to improve, and one specific action you'll take before the next session. Takes 5 minutes and builds incredible self-awareness over time.
⏱ 5 mins · After every session
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Pre-Sleep Visualisation
Lie down and close your eyes. Picture yourself in tomorrow's training. Run through your best moments — a perfectly timed tackle, a clean finish, a clever pass. Your brain doesn't fully distinguish this from real practice.
⏱ 5–10 mins · Every night
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Positive Self-Talk Reset
When you make a mistake in a game or training, say out loud or in your head: "Reset. Next play." Never dwell on errors for more than 5 seconds. Elite athletes are defined by how fast they recover mentally, not by avoiding mistakes.
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Ask a Question
Send a question to your coach or to the AFC APEX management team. We'll reply here.
Q
When will the full match schedule for April be released? I need to let my school know about the dates in advance.
Asked 18 March 2025
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The full April schedule will be shared by the end of this week. We'll post it here and your coach will also send via WhatsApp. The confirmed dates are April 5th, 12th (tournament) and 26th.
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Can I do extra training sessions outside of the group schedule?
