Nailenge's academy plans SA trip
The Mario Football Academy has begun with its preparations to travel to Cape Town, South Africa for its annual tour.
An estimated 45 young players will leave for Cape Town on 25 August where they will play against other academies in South Africa.
It will be the academy's 11th tour and the players will return on 2 September.
Last year, the academy played the Ajax under/11, 12, 17 teams and also played Old Mutual football academy.
The founder of the academy, Mario Nailenge, emphasised the importance of the tour.
“This annual tour is mainly to expose the players to foreign clubs and to help them develop their skills further.
“We will play against big clubs like Ajax Cape Town who have been working with us for a very long time.
“The players will travel by bus and I can confirm that all the arrangements have been made,” Nailenge said.
He urges all parents with kids at the academy to contribute a travelling fee of N$4 600.
The fund will cover the accommodation fee and three meals per day voucher.
Nailenge said previous tours had been successful.
“The only challenge we sometimes face is that the parents are reluctant to sign a letter of consent regarding the trip of their young ones.
“That is why I would like to urge all parents to sign the agreement letter in order to avoid any complications. The closing date for payments and registrations will be on 17 July.”
The academy caters for Windhoek boys and girls between seven and 15 years of age.
Currently, the academy is affiliated to the Khomas Youth League and the Namibia Football Association (NFA).
“We are very excited about this tour because I am sure that it is going to be better than before.
“It is important to teach the young players all the necessary knowledge they need about football.”
The academy will also participate in a Ramblers Football Academy tournament on 15 July before heading to South Africa.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
An estimated 45 young players will leave for Cape Town on 25 August where they will play against other academies in South Africa.
It will be the academy's 11th tour and the players will return on 2 September.
Last year, the academy played the Ajax under/11, 12, 17 teams and also played Old Mutual football academy.
The founder of the academy, Mario Nailenge, emphasised the importance of the tour.
“This annual tour is mainly to expose the players to foreign clubs and to help them develop their skills further.
“We will play against big clubs like Ajax Cape Town who have been working with us for a very long time.
“The players will travel by bus and I can confirm that all the arrangements have been made,” Nailenge said.
He urges all parents with kids at the academy to contribute a travelling fee of N$4 600.
The fund will cover the accommodation fee and three meals per day voucher.
Nailenge said previous tours had been successful.
“The only challenge we sometimes face is that the parents are reluctant to sign a letter of consent regarding the trip of their young ones.
“That is why I would like to urge all parents to sign the agreement letter in order to avoid any complications. The closing date for payments and registrations will be on 17 July.”
The academy caters for Windhoek boys and girls between seven and 15 years of age.
Currently, the academy is affiliated to the Khomas Youth League and the Namibia Football Association (NFA).
“We are very excited about this tour because I am sure that it is going to be better than before.
“It is important to teach the young players all the necessary knowledge they need about football.”
The academy will also participate in a Ramblers Football Academy tournament on 15 July before heading to South Africa.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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