Confidence
We build belief. Children learn through trying, and mistakes are part of learning.
REAL UNITEDFOOTBALL ACADEMYBook a trial ↗BOYS & GIRLS · UNDER 7 · UNDER 10 · HOLIDAY CAMPS
More than football.
A place to grow.
Developing better footballers. Developing better people. We build skill, confidence, character and a lifelong love for the game.
DISCIPLINE★CONFIDENCE★TEAMWORK★JOY★GROWTH★DISCIPLINE★CONFIDENCE★
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THE REAL UNITED WAY
Better footballers.
Better people.
Our mission is to give every child high-quality coaching that develops football ability, character and a lifelong love for the game.
Meet the academy ↗WHAT WE STAND FOR
The values behind every session.
Courage
Be brave. Take risks, express yourself, dribble and try.
Respect
Respect teammates, coaches, opponents and the game.
Excellence
Good enough is never enough. Every detail matters.
Enjoyment
Children who love football stay in football. Fun is how children learn.
2025 / 2026
RECOGNITION
Seen. Celebrated.
Still growing.
FEATURED · 2025
The Voice Newspaper
Featured in “Real Revolution: Developing footballers of the future.”
AWARD WON · 2026
Outstanding Growth in Sport Development
Emerging Brands in Africa Award
FIND THEIR GAME
Choose a programme
Boys and girls are equally welcome. Every child receives age-appropriate coaching, a clear path to progress and a football family that believes in them.
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COACHING WITH PURPOSEEVERY CHILD MATTERS
We measure success by the players we develop.
Winning is rewarding, but it is never our primary measure of success. We create an environment where children explore, make decisions, solve problems and learn from both success and mistakes.
- 01Maximum touchesMore time with the ball means more improvement.
- 02Positive coachingEncouragement, effort and confidence come first.
- 03Guided discoveryWe ask questions so players learn to think for themselves.
- 04Develop the whole childRespect, teamwork, discipline, resilience and responsibility.
CLEAR & SIMPLE
Join the academy
Transparent fees, direct communication and a simple path from first enquiry to the first session.
ENROLMENTP150
Once-off academy registration
MONTHLYP550
READY TO BEGIN?Book a trial session↗Structured U7 or U10 coaching
SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
Bring structured football development to your school.
Real United works with schools to create organised, inspiring football experiences for young learners.
01After-school programmes02Skills demonstration days03Holiday football activities04Clear parent communication
Discuss a partnership →INSIDE REAL UNITED
The game in motion
Real sessions. Real learning. Real moments of joy.
PARENT QUESTIONS
Everything you need to get started.
Which age groups can join?＋
Real United currently runs Under 7 and Under 10 academy teams, plus selected holiday camp programmes.
Are both boys and girls welcome?＋
Absolutely. Real United Football Academy welcomes both boys and girls across our academy and holiday camp programmes.
How much does the academy cost?＋
Academy enrolment is P150 once-off and the standard monthly fee is P550.
Can my child attend a trial?＋
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp and we will arrange a suitable trial session.
What should my child bring on their first day?＋
Please bring a water bottle, sports shoes or football boots, comfortable sports attire and a cap. We provide drinking water for refills, and we will also help if your child forgets their water bottle.
Where and when do you train?＋
We train at Gaborone United Stadium every Tuesday and Thursday.
