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Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy, has launched the “Burna Boy Football Academy,” with training centers in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The academy aims to create an environment where the next generation of African players can learn football fundamentals alongside education, discipline, and technique, preparing them for success beyond the sport.
The academy’s website states that the program is open to players aged 4-15 and 16-21, with training sessions held three times a week for two hours each session. The academy has partnered with several top-tier football clubs, including Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, and Brighton from the English Premier League, as well as Watford from the Championship and Scottish clubs Hearts and Hamilton.
“We strive to engage parents in sports education, emphasizing its importance alongside academic pursuits,” the academy said on its website.
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