Founded upon the belief that sport is a unifying force that can be used to promote social cohesion and personal well-being, one of our core aims is to offer a supportive environment in which our young academy players develop themselves both personally and as role models within the wider community.

This is partly achieved through fostering the direct benefits of sports coaching, with our dedicated training placing a particular emphasis on improved health and emotional well-being and enhanced life skills, including teamwork, leadership, decision-making, communication and confidence.

In addition, we have developed a regular series of extra-curricular sessions on critical personal, social and health issues, with a range of visiting guests engaging in activities focusing on topics such as HIV/AIDS awareness, cultural diversity and gender equality.

Furthermore, through competing in matches across West Africa as well as offering selected players the chance to travel overseas for educational and playing opportunities, these experiences harness an appreciation that is shared across their peers and wider community with a strong emphasis to put back.