About RDR

The story so far.

Built in Zimbabwe. Aiming at world football. Honest about what we promise, serious about what we deliver.

Our story

Built for the structure that's missing.

Red Dust Rising was founded to give Zimbabwean children structured access to international-standard football development. Many talented players never reach their potential not because of ability, but because the structure around them is missing. We build that structure — locally, professionally, and with the welfare of every child at the centre.

RDR's content and live streams are produced in partnership with iStream, a Zimbabwean media production studio.

Vision

A generation of African players, developed.

Structured, internationally-credible programmes from grassroots to elite.

Mission

Safe pathways. Honest claims.

Deliver safe, structured, age-appropriate football pathways in partnership with elite international clubs — without the false promises that undermine our region's reputation.

Our values

Six values.

Roots

Built in Zimbabwe, accountable to its young players and families.

Rise

Structured progress — every player, every age group.

Discipline

Effort, respect, attendance — non-negotiable.

Opportunity

Real pathways through partnerships and exposure.

Character

Football is the lever; character is the outcome.

Excellence

International standards, locally delivered.

Player safety & safeguarding

Every adult is vetted. Every site has a named DSL.

We publish a full safeguarding policy and have a named Designated Safeguarding Lead. Background, identity, and reference checks on every coach and staff member.

Read our policy

Our team

Team announced soon.

Coaches, leadership, and the Designated Safeguarding Lead will be named here before the first session.