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MYSA football academy receives sponsorship boost from Israel government

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Published 19 January 2019

Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) football academy has received a sponsorship boost from a delegate from Israel government in a bid to help nurture talent within Mathare slums and its environs.

A delegate of twenty Israel nationals presented football jerseys, a pair of socks and bibs for coaches at the association’s headquarters in Nairobi.

Led by Deputy Kenya Ambassador to Israel Eyal Savid, 20 Israel football enthusiasts provided counseling sessions for children from the Mathare Youth Sports Association as they offered jerseys, a pair of socks and bibs for coaches in a move aimed at promoting and nurturing talent in the grassroots.

Deputy Kenya Ambassador to Israel Eyal Savid reiterated that the Israel government will continue connecting youths with opportunities and provide guidance towards education and career opportunities not only in sports but in other fields.

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MYSA which is a community development organization uses sports to engender broad social economic development.

The association hosts over 30,000 youths who take part in MYSA Sports activities and other community development programs.

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