August Update

Henry arrived back in Jos last month and has already been working hard to get his vision of a soccer academy off the ground.  So far he has visited a number of schools in the area, organised some matches and has begun recruiting for a football academy in the area, which has a strong emphasis on reconciliation between Christians and Muslims through sport. The football academy has two age groups, seniors and juniors, with the seniors training 5 days a week from 7 am to 9 am, and the juniors training in the evening from 4 pm to 6 pm. The goal is to disciple them with Biblical values and to build trust between the group, with each training session including a 30 minute talk from Henry or one of his team.

Prayer points
- to see God use these youth to bring about positive change in the community
- the provision of further kits for matches and training for the junior teams.  Onside Soccer was able to provide kits for the senior teams but further kit is required for the younger players
- the provision of two more assistants with a passion for coaching to help Henry with the junior team

Henry (far right) with some of the young players at the academy