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AHF FC in the headlines. From The Guardian to The FA, and from league titles to Old Trafford.
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AHF Football Academy now enrolling
Saturday sessions (9am – 1pm) are open to boys and girls from Reception to Year 8. Register online, then WhatsApp us to book a free taster.
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Join the AHF FC Fantasy Premier League 2026/27
Pick your players, captain your squad and take on the AHF family all season. Our league code is e0kskm.
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Dreams made at Old Trafford
AHF players walked out at Old Trafford and sat in the Manchester United dressing room. A day they will never forget.
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Ten years on, still side by side
Many of our Under 14s first kicked a ball at AHF aged four. They celebrated ten years together with an adventure weekend at PGL.
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Your first session: what to bring
Trainers or astro boots, shin pads, a named water bottle and warm layers. Arrive ten minutes early so our coaches can say hello and settle your child in.
Coach Kambo named Young Volunteer of the Year
One of our young coaches won Young Volunteer of the Year at the Lancashire FA Red Rose Awards 2025.
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Under 13s crowned league winners
Mentored by Yasmin, Rash and Adam, our Under 13s learnt to compete hard and to win and lose with respect, and finished as champions.
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Welcome to the WR Solicitors Arena
Our teams have new home pitches, thanks to our partners at WR Solicitors.
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Yasir Sufi wins One Voice Blackburn Man of the Year
Club Secretary Yasir Sufi was recognised by One Voice Blackburn for his work bringing communities together through football.
See it on Instagram160 children, £730 raised for Palestine
160 children took part in our For Palestine tournament with AHF Scouts and Al Imdaad, raising £730.
See it on InstagramA Learning Destination for Children’s University
AHF FC is a Children’s University Learning Destination for Blackburn. Ask Academy Head Coach Hussain for your stamps.
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‘For all faiths’: Yasir Sufi and Blackburn Rovers
How our Club Secretary has helped Blackburn Rovers become a more welcoming club for all communities.
Read the articleBlackburn’s Rock: 79 and still playing
Walking footballer Yakub Bhola has survived two heart attacks and still turns out every Wednesday.
Read his storyCentre spread in The Guardian
The Guardian came to Blackburn to tell the story of AHF FC, our players and our coaches.
Read the articleFeatured in The FA’s ‘For All’ story
The FA featured AHF FC as an example of football that welcomes everyone.
Read on thefa.comNational FA Charter Standard Club of the Year
Just two years after kicking off, AHF FC was named the national FA Charter Standard Club of the Year.
Read on thefa.com24|7 Home Rescue proud to support AHF FC
Our club sponsor on why they back a community project that helps children across the region reach their potential.
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