English Premier League giants Arsenal, are in Kenya to identify local brands to partner with and develop grassroots football initiatives, to help nurture young talent in the country.
The Gunners plan to pitch camp in the country and want to facilitate the growth of local football by grooming young talent, according to the specific needs of the region.
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The Gunners plan to pitch camp in Kenya and mainly aim to help develop and groom the young footballers according to the specific needs of the region.
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Head of Arsenal football academy Per Mertesacker, has described their youth training facility as caring and nurturing and boasts the best football development centre in the world.
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Arsene Wenger's 22-year era at the North London club impacted football in Africa in a massive way and the English club want to continue his legacy, by giving prominence to African talent.
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Current manager, Unai Emery, shares his predecessor's and Mertesacker's vision, and are looking to nurture well rounded young men and women and equip them with the skills to excel in life, whether in football or not.
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