Arsenal, WorldRemit launch “Future Stars,” for African Football Coaches

Premier League giants Arsenal football club and WorldRemit - digital money transfer service - have launched Future Stars; an initiative to train African coaches.


The initiative is put together to mark the 100th year post humous birthday of late Nelson Mandela in a bid build on his exemplary leadership in Africa.


According to a statement received, this initiative is offering local coaches the chance to attend an exclusive new training camp with Arsenal's top youth coaches in London and 25 shortlisted coaches will be rewarded with Arsenal kits for their entire youth squad.


WorldRemit will arrange for the successful applicant to fly to London and during the camp they will work together with the Soccer Schools coaches on plans to use this training to build a lasting legacy in their home country.


The camp will be free to apply for and open to youth team (under 16s) coaches from across Africa.


However, interested coaches will have to complete an online application form at www.futurestars.worldremit.com and must be submitted by Monday 27 August , 2018.


They are expected to explain why they deserve to be granted this unique opportunity and the legacy they plan to build on their return home.


Applicants will be assessed by a panel of judges from the partners, which includes the founder of WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed, his co-founder, Catherine Wines, Head Coach at Arsenal Soccer Schools Simon McManus, Business Manager of Arsenal Soccer Schools Marc Thorogood.


CEO of WorldRemit, Ismail Ahmed commenting on this initiative said "By making it easier to send money, we help our customers do more for those they care about. Our customers are working hard to use the opportunities they have been given to support their community and we believe we should follow their example. When we set up our partnership with Arsenal, one of our goals was to reward hard-working individuals within the community. Football connects people from all walks of life so this was a natural place to start.”

Also, Simon McManus of Arsenal Soccer Schools said "In this Centenary year of Mandela, it is a fitting time to recognise and reward those individuals who have harnessed the power of sport for the benefit of young people across Africa. A strong commitment to the community is one of the values we share with our partners at WorldRemit and together we hope to build a lasting legacy and to shine the spotlight on these unsung heroes who give up their time to help to deliver a brighter future for others. We are looking forward to working with all the coaches that join us in London as part of the Future Stars programme."