About Us

Empowering the Boy Child Through Football

Athi Lions Football Academy was founded in 2023 and has already established itself as a formidable boys’ football academy. It is registered with Kenya Football Federation. Athi Lions Football Academy is located in Athi River, Machakos County. Training takes place every Saturday at Whistling Moran from 9 AM -12 Noon, and includes boys from ages 6 to 17.

football coach training boys on how to play football
young boy footballers struggling to win the ball
illustration of a young boy playing football

INSTILLING D.E.C.I.D.E

We are passionate about empowering the boy child and have since partnered with Yazua Afrika to mentor and coach our boys on: Discipline, Excellence, Character, Integrity, Drive & Empathy. (D.E.C.I.D.E)

Our Vision

Our Vision

To be the Football Academy of choice in Kenya, that seeks to empower boys so that they may be seen and heard.

football coaches advising a team of young boys
football coach training pre-teen boys how to play football

Our Mission

Our Mission

To empower boys through football training and foster their social, mental and physiological development. To equip them with skills for transitioning into professional football, elite academies and nurture them into responsible and productive men who will positively impact their communities.

Our VALUES

Our Values

Athi Lions Football Academy is founded on Discipline, Integrity & Teamwork.

young boys at a football field with their coaches

Our TEAM

OUR TEAM

DIRECTORS

The Directors share a common passion for Boy Child development which fueled the birth of a Boy Child focused Football Academy that offers both Football skills and Life skills development. The directors’ sons attend the academy and therefore have “skin” in the game in ensuring the Academy achieves its Vision & Mission.

Victoria Muema

Victoria Muema

Customer Executive in Aviation Industry

In charge of Academy Administration & Finance

Sam Mugo

Samuel Mugo

Corporate Executive

In charge of Academy Operations & Logistics

Paul Wambua

Owner and CEO of Brooklyn Farm

In charge of Academy External Affairs

TECHNICAL STAFF

Salim Ramadhan

Salim Ramadhan

Head Coach

UEFA “B”, CAF “Class A”, FKF Instructor, World KNVB Instructor

Robert Menya

Robert Menya

Assistant Coach​

CAF “Class B”

Collins Karani

Collins Karani

Trainee Coach

CAF “Class D”

Faith Ndambuki

Faith Ndambuki

Team Medic

Qualified EMT & Physiotherapist CAF “Class D”

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