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by Lamin Conteh

Kingfisher Trust The Gambia recently organised a 4-day training camp for youngsters under 7-15 years at the Serrekunda East Mini Stadium.

Four coaches: Roger Causellcr, Andy. Jesney. Sid Wells and Dean Cortis from England were invited to facilitate the training sessions. According to the fundraiser of Kingfisher Trust, Wendy Alder. the main reason for organizing such training was to help in the grassroots development she noted thnt such training would help to develop the talents of the youngsters.

She added that these coaches are qualified UEFA coaches who have been involved in youth training back home. "We brought them to share their experience with some of the local coaches and to help in the development of young talent, she pointed out. Mrs Wendv revealed that one of the coaches Sid Wells came here last year on a similar progranme with the youths in Manduar.

She added that in the near future they are planning to bring more coaches.

Sid Wells, one of the coaches, said he was impressed by the performance of the youngster, adding that they just needed to know how to pass and position themselves. He noted that they showed the participants different tactics on how to deal with the ball

He said during their visit they \were able to discover Four good players who could become good players in the future. He lamented that when they come back next year they would be working with the boys.