The Football Union

24/05/2026

Highlights from The Football Union U7 & U9 Festival ⚽️⚽️⚽️

Another amazing morning filled with smiles, skills, goals, teamwork and nonstop action from our future stars 🌟

Our weekly festivals are all about creating the perfect environment for young players to learn, compete, build confidence and most importantly, fall in love with the game. From first touches to big goals and celebrations, every week keeps getting better 🙌

If your child is 9 years or younger and wants to join one of Pretoria’s fastest growing youth football programmes, registrations are now open.

📍Weekly training & matches
⚽️ Ages U7 - U9
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.thefootballunion.co.za

20/05/2026

Having a coach who truly cares changes everything. ⚽️

It’s never just about football. It’s about having someone in your corner when confidence is low, emotions are high, and the game feels bigger than you. A coach who believes in you on the days you struggle to believe in yourself can shape far more than the player, they shape the person.

The small conversations, the encouragement, the corrections, the support… that’s what builds confidence, resilience, trust, and character. Sometimes the biggest moments in football aren’t the goals or trophies, they’re the moments a young player realises they are not alone. ❤️

14/05/2026

South Africa… something massive is coming. 🇿🇦

We are just days away from unveiling what could be the biggest project we’ve ever brought to the country.

A once in a lifetime 3 day elite Masterclass led by one of Africa’s greatest football coaches. Only 60 players will be selected for this exclusive experience.

Players aged 15-21 can now join our Ambassadors Group to be the first to receive the official announcement and get priority access to secure their place before applications open publicly. (Link in bio : Player Ambassador Group)

This July, the game changes.

Comment below who you think the coach is for a chance to secure your spot at the exclusive Masterclass 🇿🇦

07/05/2026

The Mark Fish Foundation 🤝 Charlton Athletic 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
A milestone for the future of SA talent.

Bafana Bafana legend Mark Fish and his foundation signed an exciting partnership deal with Charlton Athletic, a collaboration that will expand the club's footprint and uplift local talent.

05/05/2026

Alan Curbishley on the ground in South Africa with The Mark Fish Foundation 🇿🇦

The former Charlton Athletic manager, who led the club to a Premier League return and went on to secure their highest-ever top-flight finish (7th), is now part of the Charlton Athletic Talent ID tour.

Currently in KZN with Mark Fish, Curbishley is giving local players a rare chance to be seen, coached, and assessed by a true Premier League figure.

The Football Union is extremely proud to be associated with such a momentous occasion and platform for our SA youth footballers 🇿🇦

29/04/2026

The Charlton Athletic South Africa Talent ID Tour in partnership with The Football Union & The Mark Fish Foundation continued tonight with another high performance training clinic, followed by a coach education workshop attended by over 20 local coaches. 🇿🇦🏴

From player development sessions on the pitch to in-depth discussions off it, the programme continues to create opportunities for both players and coaches to learn directly from UEFA licensed Charlton Athletic staff.

A massive thank you to all the players, coaches and parents who continue to support the project and help us grow the game together.

29/04/2026

Charlton Athletic conducted high intensity skills based sessions at The Football Union Partner Clubs - Blue Hills United & Glenwegians The Hills during the course of this week giving players the unique opportunity to work under UEFA A Licensed coaches from England, experiencing elite-level coaching methods and training environments right here in South Africa. A brilliant week of development, intensity, and exposure for the next generation.

28/04/2026

Charlton Athletic Coaches × The Mark Fish Foundation × The Football Union 🇿🇦🏴

A proper football environment this week in Gauteng.

Top level conversations, knowledge sharing and sessions led by coaches who have worked for decades inside the professional game. Massive privilege for our players and local coaches to spend time on the field with the Charlton Athletic staff and South African legend Mark Fish.

From academy methodology and session detail to player management and standards, this week is about bringing real football experience directly onto the training ground.

Special moments already and we are only getting started ⚽️

27/04/2026

The Charlton Athletic Talent ID Tour kicked off this morning with 60 players in Pretoria. ⚽️🔥

Top energy, high intensity, and a proper look at what it takes to train and compete at the next level. The 3 UEFA A Licence coaches got straight to work, pushing players technically and mentally while identifying standout talent across the group.

This is exactly what the tour is about. Real coaching, real feedback, real opportunity.

We go again Tuesday & Wednesday with more sessions lined up. Limited spaces still available.

Secure your spot : [email protected]