About Us
As one of the leading football academies in UAE, CF Football Academy (CFFA) is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of football stars in the country. Established with a passion for the beautiful game, we provide a comprehensive and professional environment for young athletes to develop their skills, learn teamwork, and achieve their full potential on and off the pitch.
CFFA Profile & Success
Our Mission
At CF Football Academy, our mission is to provide a high-quality training program for aspiring soccer players in the UAE. Through our partnership with Soccer Italian Style® and our commitment to self-sustainability, we aim to foster growth and expand our reach to benefit the entire UAE, the Middle East, and India.
Our Vision
Our vision goes beyond the field. We aspire to create a platform that nurtures individuals who exemplify exceptional character both on and off the field. By offering the best-in-class training programs, we aim to empower aspirants to develop and maximize their talents. Furthermore, we consider football as a social responsibility for the holistic development of children and youth.
CFFA Profile
Founded in 2008, CF Football Academy (CFFA) emerged as a premier football coaching academy for kids in the UAE. With a steadfast commitment to delivering professional football training, we started our journey by nurturing budding football enthusiasts at the grassroots level. From humble beginnings, CF Football Academy has experienced remarkable growth over the years. Today, we proudly offer football training across multiple Emirates. Throughout the past decade, our academy has successfully trained and mentored over 10000+ boys and girls between the ages of 5 to 16 years. Our highly experienced coaches, certified by UEFA/AFC, have played a pivotal role in shaping the skills and character of our trainees. Additionally, our partnership with Soccer Italian Style® Italy, renowned for its best teaching method, has further enriched our training programs.
Mirko Mazzantini
Simone Bombardieri
Milestones & Achievements Timeline
From a handful of ambitious young players in 2008 to dominating local and international youth leagues, follow our history of nurturing football excellence across the Middle East.
The Foundation
CFFA was established with just a handful of players and a mission of providing a comprehensive training environment for young footballers of all levels.
Grassroots Expansion
Started training at ADAB IRANIAN SCHOOL GROUND, Qusais. Saw an influx of kids eager to learn football professionally after Spain World Cup.
The Global Debut
CFFA made its first international appearance at the Great Wall Cup in Beijing, where our U16 team proudly finished fourth place — marking the beginning of our global football footprint. Along with fast growing training centers at DUBAI SCHOLARS PVT SCHOOL and AL HADAF GROUND, we expanded to Sharjah with a new center at Soccer 5 Ground.
Pioneering Girls Football
Established the dedicated CFFA Girls Team program, pioneering professional training and competitive development pathways for female players in the UAE.
European Exposure
Our teams participated in the Donosti Cup, Spain, one of the world’s most prestigious youth tournaments. Both our U16 and Girls Team represented the UAE, gaining invaluable experience and showcasing the strength of CFFA training abroad.
Rising Recognition
A landmark year as our U16 team reached the Semi-Finals in the Gothia Cup (Shenyang) — one of Asia’s premier football events. CFFA started winning in local tournaments in the UAE. At Junior Football League, CFFA U12 Team won Third place. At Dubai Super Cup TTD, our U14 and U8 became the Runner ups in their category. Additionally, U10 & U12 Teams became Runner ups (Challenge cup). At ADIB, our U10 & U12 Teams won in Dubai zone. At ABU DHABI Rotana Cup, CFFA’s U16 Team was the Runner up.
Building Champions
Another strong year, marked by domestic triumphs and international recognition. CFFA competed in the Donosti Cup (Spain) again, where our U13 team reached the Pre-Quarter Finals, while at home, our youth teams secured multiple Challenge Cup and Emirati Cup victories — proving the academy’s consistent excellence. We expanded to 5 centers during this period - DUBAI SCHOLARS PVT SCHOOL (QUSAIS), AL HADAF GROUND (SHARJAH), Soccer 5 Ground (SHARJAH), G Force Ground (Jadaff), Football Ground - Jurf (Ajman) and Scholars International School in SHARJAH.
Champions at Home and Abroad
CFFA achieved success on dual fronts. In the Junior Football League and Dubai Super Cup, our teams dominated with multiple winners and runner-up titles across age groups. Internationally, the U12 team reached the Quarter Finals at the International Grass Root Cup in India, showcasing our players’ adaptability and global potential. We added two more centers in Sheikh Zayed Park Ground (UAQ) and Sharjah Wanderers Club (SHARJAH) with a total strength of 940 students.
Rebuilding with Strength
Post Covid, after global sports disruptions, our academy returned stronger than ever in the Dubai Sports Council League, securing top positions including a U14 League Championship Win and podium finishes across several age categories. CFFA U10 TEAM won Runner UP - Div1, U12 TEAM won 3rd Place - Div1, U16 TEAM got 3rd Place and U18 TEAM - 5th Place - reflecting our resilience and team spirit.
Unbeaten Records & International Presence
CFFA’s U10 team achieved an unbeaten record in the Dubai Open League for Academies, while the U15 team became Silver Cup Champions in the Copa Series. The academy also marked its return to international stages with strong performances in the MINA Cup, where the U16 team placed third. CFFA was actively training 550+ kids across 8 centers in Adab Iranian Pvt School, Primus International School, Pace Modern British School Soccer 5 Ground AL HADAF GROUND, Sharjah Wanderers Club, DPS Sharjah and Star International - Elite.
A Year of Dominance
A landmark year in domestic and international competitions: Multiple wins in the Inter Academy Super League (ISL) — U9, U11, U15, and U17 teams emerged champions. On the international front, the U18 team won the MINA Cup, one of the region’s most prestigious youth tournaments. These victories solidified CFFA’s position as one of the UAE’s leading football academies.
Continuing the Legacy
CFFA continues to dominate youth football in the UAE: We were winners in multiple categories of the ISL, DOFA, and Gulf Winter Cup. At Inter Academy Super League (ISL), our U9, U11 and U15 became champions while U13 became runners up. At GULF WINTER CUP INTERNATIONAL, our U13 and U15 teams were crowned runners up. Our winning streak at DUBAI OPEN LEAGUE FOR ACADEMIES (DOFA) was outstanding. Our U14 and U16 Teams won both Cup and DOFA League titles while U8, U9 and u12 were crowned runners up. It was glorious year of growth for CFFA with more than 900 students across 8 centers in Dubai and Sharjah.
Gulf Cup Glory & UAE Domination
CFFA teams won the coveted Gulf Cup U9, U13 and U 15 categories. CFFA established its position as UAE’s best football academy at Inter-academy super league and won U9 (winners), U11 (winners), U13 (winners) and U15 (winners). Join us today and be part of CFFA’s championship winning team.
Making history. Inspiring the next generation.
Back in 2016, the CFFA Girls Team travelled to Spain and competed in the prestigious DONOSTI CUP — becoming one of the first girls’ teams from the UAE to travel abroad and compete on such a stage. 🇦🇪🇪🇸
That journey was more than just a tournament. It was the beginning of a pathway that has helped several CFFA girls take their game to the next level.
Ameya Ramesh
Trained with CFFA and went on to represent the UAE National Team at U15 & U17 level.
Misha Bhandari
Trained with CFFA and went on to represent the Indian National U17 Team.
Jane Spadigam
Represented Karnataka State at the Senior Nationals and played for St. Mary’s School, helping them win the Dubai Schools Cup by scoring the winning goal against French International School.
Your journey starts here
To all the young girls who dream of playing at the highest level — join the CFFA Girls Team. Believe in yourself. Work hard. Dream BIG.
UEFA & AFC Certified Coaching Staff
Our team of UEFA and AFC certified professional coaches bring international Serie A methodologies, tactical discipline, and personalized mentorship to every young athlete across Dubai, Sharjah, and Ajman.
Coach Juan
Coach Peter
Coach Sayed
Coach Sajith
Coach Reyes
Coach William
Coach Ansar
Coach Edwin
Coach Jayesh
Coach Khalid
Coach Sabu
