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‘To be the light to many of them’: How ex-international Jimmy Mulisa is building character through football
After playing for Rwanda and spending nine years in Europe, Jimmy returned home with a clear purpose: to help young players overcome the obstacles he faced himself, while developing the humility and resilience required to progress to the next phase of his career. When Jimmy talks about developing young footballers, he does not begin with…
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Scouting in African club football: A different perspective
Recruitment is a key aspect of a football club’s success, yet only a small number of clubs globally approach the process sustainably. In January 2026, almost €2 billion was spent on international transfers in professional men’s football, according to FIFA’s transfer systems report. This underlines the scale of the transfer market in the world. But…
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Insights from Uganda’s Strength and Conditioning Coach: Top speed, pre-season prep and tracking data
Top speed as a metric and tactical tool Top speed refers to the absolute maximum velocity that a player can reach during a sprint. This metric is used by coaches to assess a player’s pace and ability to outrun their opponents, whether making an attacking run or defensive recovery. Let’s paint an example where this may…