By By Mark Orlovac · Wed 30 September 2026
Content creator and social media star sees how the Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament makes an impact on young people
With millions of followers across his social media channels, content creator and influencer Jelani knows how exactly how the power of football and club badges can inspire and have a positive impact on young people.
Earlier this summer, Jelani was a special guest at the Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament at Molineux Stadium to see the Premier League Foundation primary school programme in action.
Jelani met the teams, interviewed the participants and got involved in the football, helping to make the day even more memorable for the participants.
And as primary schools across England and Wales begin the new school year, find out what he made of an extraordinary event.
"Seeing what the Premier League is doing, helping children get that whole professional experience, playing at a professional stadium, on a professional pitch, in first-team kits, that's amazing.
"Being a part of this will change their lives, whether that means they feel happier after it or feel inspired to keep being part of the community. It's showing young people that anything is possible.
"It will give them confidence. Knowing that they can do anything.
"Everyone is from different backgrounds. It helps young people feel included. It helps show them that things like this are available to them.
"I feel pride that there are programmes like this for people who come from communities where this maybe isn't a thing, where this would feel like it's out of reach for these kids. It's fantastic to see.
"Knowing that you are part of something and that you are welcome is one of the best feelings. The Premier League is giving these children something that they probably wouldn't have dreamt about even in their wildest dreams.
"It's amazing seeing a pitch full of young people playing football with smiles on their faces, it's the best thing. The kids are everything. If you give the next generation a happy, warm feeling, then they're more likely to be a part of it as they get older. They will inspire the people around them to be a part of it.
"All this positivity leads to a better, more positive generation. It's so important to make sure young people are always looked after and given the opportunity to experience things like this.
"This tournament is open for everyone. Equal opportunity for people who have different goals. Everyone's here, it's that whole collective community thing. No matter what you're here for, you have a lot of shared values - supporting the community, representing your club.
"The quality that I've seen in the girls' tournament has been amazing. That's credit to the Premier League for putting on an event where girls have the opportunity to shine. It's showing how much women's football is on the rise.
"In the Everton mixed team, Isla was the captain. That's a big thing, she's doing that not just for herself and her team but for the other girls around who can see that it is possible. It doesn't matter if they're boys or girls, they're all representing the same cause.
"When she goes back to school, other girls may think that they can do it too - they're striving for more. That's a big impact.
"This event highlights the power of the Premier League and the club badge and what it can inspire people to do. The players are wearing their badge with pride because it feels like they are playing professionally and they are representing their club.
"Football has always been my identity. I was in the academy at Queens Park Rangers and looking at the players here, I know how they are feeling. I understand and can relate to these children because when I was younger I was doing similar tournaments and this is what I would do with my time. I loved it.
"I know what it feels like to be part of something this big where you're representing a club, yourself, your local community, your friends around you and your family.
"I am really proud and very grateful to be able to be a part of this event, to be a part of such a big community, something that is so much bigger than myself."
30/09/2026
30/09/2026
30/09/2026
30/09/2026