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Develop yourfootball skillsat TM9R Academy

Rwanda's youth football academy in Kigali — where passionate coaches nurture talent, build character, and shape future champions on and off the pitch.

Safe EnvironmentCertified, vetted coaches
Personalized PathPlans built per player
Academic BalanceSchool comes first
The best is yet to be

A club that develops people, not just players.

At TM9R Football Academy we're shaping the future of football in Rwanda through high-quality training and personal development. Our Kigali academy nurtures young talent aged 6 to 18 — building technical skill, discipline, and leadership for life on and off the pitch.

More than a training centre, we're a community where young athletes discover teamwork, resilience, and determination.

6–18Ages TrainedBoys & girls
KigaliHome BaseRwanda
6Core PillarsHolistic model
A TM9R academy player on the ball in Kigali
Kigali · Rwanda
What We Offer

Everything a young player needs to thrive

Six pillars that balance the technical, the physical, and the personal — so each child grows as an athlete and as a person.

Holistic Development

  • Leadership, discipline & teamwork programs
  • Character-building woven into every session
  • Personal responsibility and goal setting

Physical Fitness & Well-being

  • Structured strength & endurance training
  • Professional injury-prevention strategies
  • Regular fitness and health monitoring

Academic Balance

  • Flexible schedules around school
  • Strong academic performance encouraged
  • Support for student-athletes

Professional Pathways

  • Tournament & scouting exposure
  • Local and international club connections
  • Career guidance and planning

Supportive Environment

  • Safe, inclusive space for every athlete
  • Regular progress & parent feedback
  • Community building and team events

Flexible Programs

  • Affordable training packages
  • Schedule options by age group
  • Customised development paths
Safety First

How we keep every child safe

The well-being of our young athletes comes before everything. Strict protocols and standards run through every program we offer.

Safe Training Environment

  • Clean, hazard-free facilities
  • Constant supervision during sessions
  • Structured to keep children safe at all times

Qualified Staff

  • Background-checked, child-protection-trained coaches
  • First-aid certified personnel on site
  • Experienced youth-development professionals

Injury Prevention

  • Age- and ability-appropriate programs
  • Proper warm-ups and stretching
  • Strength work that minimises injury risk
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The best is yet to be

Join our community in Kigali. Sign up for training, take part in events, and become part of the growing TM9R family.