E-Sports Football Academy teams clash in UAE Youth Pro League

Matt Jones - Editor 12:17 30/04/2015
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  • Future looks bright: U12 Al Wasl v Al Shabab.

    It’s a big weekend ahead for two of E-Sports Football Academy teams with the Under-10s and Under-12s in action in the UAE Youth Pro League.

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    The two EFA elite squads are participating in the Pro League play-offs, with the U10s playing Al Wasl and the U12s taking on Al Shabab, who are both part of the UAE Professional League.

    “This is our second season playing in the Pro League and can comfortably say that this is the highest level of youth football played in the region,” said EFA director Terry Kidd.

    “The professional administration and organisation on match days is an experience that all youth players strive for and one that will continue to provide a competitive platform with learning experiences along the way.

    “Ultimately we want our players to learn and develop their game in a challenging environment where results are not a focus.

    “Results will simply be a consequence of the application towards training and games, which we are absolutely delighted with this season as we review the 2014-15 campaign.”

    The playoff finals will be held on Saturday, May 2.

    The playoff finals will be held on Saturday, May 2, at Al Ahli Club and Al Shabab Club, with EFA’s game against Al Wasl kicking off at 16:00 and the EFA match against Shabab at 16:30.

    Both games are of huge status in youth football across Dubai and will be a celebration for EFA for the achievements by both squads this season.

    “As the first and only expat football academy to participate in the Pro League, it is our privilege and we feel that EFA can and will continue to add quality to the standard of the league for many more years to come with more age groups representing EFA in the league,” said Kidd.

    EFA have continued to further develop their professional status by working closely with the UAE FA as a grassroots football partner and consultant which is a very positive step for the academy and an affiliation that will continue to elevate the program for all EFA aspiring footballers.

    Kidd saidf EFA have successfully paved collegiate and professional pathways for their players and will continue to work hard and provide successful outcomes and opportunities for years to come.

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