Two Clubs. One Community.
AYC Soccer Programs
African Youth Collective runs two soccer clubs giving young people multiple opportunities every week to play, compete, and belong — from outdoor Saturday fixtures to midweek indoor sessions.
Club 1
Midnimo Soccer Club
Saturday · 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm · Footscray Park
Club 2
Young Guns
Wed & Thu indoor · Sun outdoor · 3 sessions/week
Midnimo Soccer Club
Midnimo Soccer Club
Midnimo Soccer Club is AYC's flagship outdoor soccer program, running every Saturday at Victoria University Footscray Park. The club provides African young people with a structured, competitive, and community-focused environment to develop their game and their character.
Midnimo — meaning 'peace' in Somali — reflects the values at the heart of the club: respect, unity, and belonging. Whether you're an experienced player or just starting out, Midnimo is a place where you're welcomed and valued.
Sessions run for five hours every Saturday, giving players plenty of time for warm-ups, drills, matches, and the social connection that makes the club so much more than sport.
Session Details
Every Saturday
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Victoria University, Footscray Park
Free — all welcome
Young Guns
Young Guns
Young Guns is AYC's indoor soccer club, offering three sessions a week across two venues. Indoor soccer is fast-paced, technical, and a fantastic way to develop skills year-round regardless of weather.
With sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, Young Guns gives young people a consistent weekly rhythm of sport, competition, and community — three chances every week to show up, play hard, and be part of something.
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Why Sport Matters
Sport is one of the most effective tools for youth wellbeing. AYC's soccer clubs are more than games — they are structured, positive environments where young people develop skills, confidence, and deep community connection.
Physical Wellbeing
Regular physical activity improves mental health, reduces stress, and builds the energy and resilience young people need to thrive.
Teamwork & Discipline
Soccer teaches young people how to work together, communicate, and commit — skills that carry far beyond the pitch.
Positive Peer Networks
Playing alongside peers builds genuine friendships and a sense of belonging within a positive, structured social environment.
Cultural Identity
Soccer is deeply woven into African culture. Playing together affirms shared identity and pride in a space that celebrates who you are.
Part of the B-MAD Framework
Both clubs are core activities within AYC's B-MAD prevention framework — Beyond Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs. By providing regular, structured sport, we build the protective factors — belonging, positive identity, routine, and peer connection — that support long-term mental health and keep young people away from harmful influences.
Learn more about B-MADMore Ways to Connect
Ready to Play?
No registration needed — just show up in your boots and ready to go. All skill levels welcome across both clubs. We'd love to have you on the team.
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