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Urban Football Academy (UFA) is pleased to announce that applications and registrations for the January 2027 intake will officially open on 1 September 2026. This marks an important milestone in the Academy's development as UFA prepares to welcome its first full intake of players into a structured, high-performance football development environment built around long-term player growth, professional standards, a program, and a clear developmental pathway. The January 2027 intak

Urban Football Academy (UFA) has taken a significant step in the development of its football programme with the appointment of highly experienced German coach Ernst Middendorp as Academy Director. The appointment brings decades of professional football experience to the Academy and supports UFA’s long-term objective of establishing a structured, high-performance development pathway for talented young footballers in the Eastern Cape and beyond. For UFA, the appointment is abou