Ajax Cape Town F.C. - Youth Program

Youth Program

Since the inception of the club from its merger under Rob Moore, Ajax Cape Town have successfully imported the Ajax philosophy and effective youth development schemes to the Western Cape. Many of the Senior squad players have come up from the clubs own youth ranks, such as the likes of Nazeer Allie, Granwald Scott and Thulani Hlatshwayo, while others such as Steven Pienaar, Thulani Serero and John Obi Mikel have moved on to some of the top clubs in Europe.

With the introduction of the Ajax Cape Town Community Scheme in conjunction with the South African Police Services, Ajax CT also provides football opportunities to young people within the greater Cape Town area regardless of race, gender, social status or disability, facilitated through structured programs in a safe and fun learning environment.

Since then the Ajax Cape Town Community Scheme has been implemented in more than 120 schools across the Western Cape as far as the Cape Winelands, reaching more than 8 000 children.