More than football. We equip talents with skills, expose them to global opportunities, and help ex-players reclaim life with purpose.
So their dreams don’t die when the boots comes off.
A continent where no footballer is left behind—where untapped talent meets global opportunity, and football becomes a tool for impact, unity, and economic empowerment.
To empower African footballers and bridge the gap between untapped football talent and global opportunities by providing funding, education, and support to young players, local teams, and academies while fostering unity, wellness, and impactful community development.
A competitive league for retired and semi-pro players aged 35+, offering structure, sponsorship, wellness, and media exposure.
Uptouch Youth Talent Pipeline Organized competitions across: U-15, U-17, U-20, U-21, U-23 With direct links to: Global scouts & academies, Mentorship and life coaching, Scholarship & trial opportunities.
This is not just about playing the game—
It’s about building lives, futures, and communities through football.
At Uptouch, we believe football is more than just a game—it’s a gateway. A gateway to life skills, education, restored dignity, and real-world opportunities. On the pitch, we develop talent. Off the pitch, we build futures.
Focus: Football training and vocational/life skills
Who It Benefits:
Ex-footballers as trainers and mentors
Focus: Rehabilitation, reintegration, and re-purposing ex-footballers
Who It Benefits:
Focus: Turning football into livelihood
Who It Benefits:
Focus: Scouting, trials, scholarships & agent linkage
Who It Benefits:
Focus: Leadership, community influence & legacy building
Who It Benefits:
Focus: Education support for players in football
Who It Benefits:
Give ex-footballers a second chance at purpose.
Give young African talents a real shot at the global stage.
Use football to empower the underprivileged, the orphaned, and the overlooked.
For Ex-Footballers (35+)
League opportunities for fitness, visibility & income
A platform to remain connected to the sport they love
Media exposure and brand sponsorship
For Young Talent (U-15 to U-23)
Organized competitions across U-15, U-17, U-20, U-21 & U-23
Scouting pipelines linked to global clubs and academies
Mentorship from experienced professionals
International trials, tournaments, and scholarship pathways
In some places, all they need is water. In others, all they need is a chance. We bring both—through football, skills, and hope.
We reach every age, every background, and every forgotten corner. Our programs are designed to impact not just footballers, but communities, families, and futures.
Scouts around the world trust Uptouch to discover Africa’s next big stars—in a system built for clarity, integrity, and results.
We foster growth where it matters—by connecting communities and local businesses through sport, support, and shared success.
What Makes Uptouch Unstoppable.
We combine advanced coaching methods, tactical development, mental conditioning, and physical performance training.
Our Elite Training for Developing Talents is crafted to identify, nurture, and refine the natural abilities of young footballers.
Through elite training, mentorship, life skills, and opportunity, we help young footballers and ex-players rise beyond limits.
We nurtures young players with elite training, education, and life mentorship for a future beyond the pitch.
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