Prince Amanda has been playing football since he was a young kid in Tanzania, but is eager to showcase his skills at the professional level in the city he now calls home.

“I learned about life with the ball at my feet,” explained Amanda. “I have enjoyed playing since the age of three and ever since then, it has been my passion.”

“I’m very excited to play and represent my hometown club.”

Amanda played his youth football with Sherwood Park Phoenix and Xtreme FC, before joining the FC Edmonton Academy in 2015.

“FC Edmonton has always been the place for me to really thrive in my passion for soccer and I can’t wait to show that FC Edmonton are number one in Canada,” the 17-year-old winger said.

“He’s a player that offers a lot of flexibility as he can honestly play anywhere on the pitch,” described FC Edmonton Head Coach and Director of Soccer Operations Jeff Paulus. “Prince brings pace, power and a keen desire to take players on, which is a trait often missing in young Canadian players.”