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5 Skills Every Young Footballer Should Master
From first touch to shooting technique, discover the five fundamental skills our coaches focus on at every age group.
Coach Ibrahim Mwanga
Dar es Salaam · Est. 2023
HORNETS
MASAKI
FOOTBALL ACADEMY
Professional football training for young Tanzanian players. Technical mastery, discipline, and a love for the game.
200+Players
U6–U16Age Groups
3Venues
15K+Followers
Our ProgramsTRAIN WITH
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U601
Baby Ballers
A fun, play-based introduction to football for our youngest players. Focus on coordination, balance, and a love for the game through exciting activities and mini-games.
Sat 9:00–10:00 AM
Masaki Sports Park
U802
Mini Hornets
Building core football skills through structured training sessions. Players develop ball mastery, passing fundamentals, and begin to understand team play.
Mon, Wed 4:00–5:30 PM
Masaki Sports Park
U1003
Development Squad
Intermediate coaching that introduces tactical awareness, positional play, and competitive matches. Players begin to specialise and grow their technical ability.
Tue, Thu 4:00–5:30 PM
The Green Sports Park
U1204
Academy Prep
Preparing talented players for competitive football. Advanced drills, match analysis, and regular fixtures against other academy teams across Dar es Salaam.
Mon, Wed, Fri 4:00–6:00 PM
The Green Sports Park
U1405
Elite Academy
High-performance training for serious players aiming to pursue football at a competitive level. Includes fitness conditioning, video analysis, and tournament participation.
Mon, Wed, Fri 4:00–6:00 PM
SoccerPoint
U1606
Senior Academy
Our flagship programme for the most dedicated young footballers. Professional-level coaching, exposure to scouts, and fixtures against top Tanzanian youth teams including Young Africans SC Youth.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4:00–6:30 PM
SoccerPoint
EST2023
About The AcademyWHERE TALENT
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MASTERY
Founded in 2023, Hornets Masaki is Dar es Salaam's premier youth football development centre, blending technical excellence with character-building to shape athletes and leaders.
From Baby Ballers to our elite U16 squad, our programmes give every child the tools, environment, and guidance to realise their full potential.
U6–U16
Age Range
5+
Programs
200+
Players
Training Week
Full Schedule SCHEDULE
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
U6
Baby Ballers
Sat 9:00–10:00 AM
Masaki Sports Park
U8
Mini Hornets
Mon, Wed 4:00–5:30 PM
Masaki Sports Park
U10
Development Squad
Tue, Thu 4:00–5:30 PM
The Green Sports Park
U12
Academy Prep
Mon, Wed, Fri 4:00–6:00 PM
The Green Sports Park
U14
Elite Academy
Mon, Wed, Fri 4:00–6:00 PM
SoccerPoint
U16
Senior Academy
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat 4:00–6:30 PM
SoccerPoint
Spotlight
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U16
Baraka Juma
Forward
U14
Amani Salim
Midfielder
U12
Neema Charles
Defender
U14
Hassan Mwalimu
Goalkeeper
U10
Lilian Kimaro
Forward
Testimonials
WHAT FAMILIES SAY
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Fatima Hassan
Parent of U10 Player
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Since joining Hornets Masaki, my son's confidence has grown tremendously, both on and off the pitch. The coaches genuinely care about each child's development, not just their football skills. It's been a life-changing experience for our family.
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OUR PITCHES
Masaki Sports Park
Masaki, Dar es Salaam
Mon – Sat, from 4:00 PM
The Green Sports Park
Masaki, Dar es Salaam
Mon – Sat, from 4:00 PM
SoccerPoint
Mwai Kibaki Rd, Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam
Mon – Sat, from 4:00 PM
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Latest Updates
All UpdatesNEWS & EVENTS
event2026-04-01
Annual Awards Ceremony: Save the Date
Join us for our annual awards night celebrating the achievements of our young players, coaches, and families.
event2026-03-28
Friendly Match vs Young Africans SC Youth
Our U16 squad will face Young Africans SC Youth in a prestigious friendly match at the National Stadium.
news2026-03-20
Hornets U14s Win Dar es Salaam Youth Cup
Our U14 squad claimed the trophy after a thrilling 3-1 victory in the final, showcasing the talent development at Hornets Masaki.
announcement2026-02-15
New Training Facility at SoccerPoint Opens
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with SoccerPoint, giving our players access to a state-of-the-art training facility in Mikocheni.
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player spotlight
Player Spotlight: Baraka Juma, From U10 to U16 Star
Follow the incredible journey of Baraka Juma, who joined as a shy 9-year-old and has become one of our academy's most celebrated players.
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Why Community Matters in Youth Football
At Hornets Masaki, we believe football is more than a sport. It is a community. Here is why our family-first approach sets us apart.
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