By Johnathan Paoli
Spanish football league LaLiga and Royal Bafokeng Sports (RBS) have officially launched a new elite youth football academy in South Africa.
Speaking at the launch event, LaLiga Africa Managing Director Trésor Penku said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to the long-term development of youth football on the continent.
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“This launch reflects a shared commitment between LaLiga and the Royal Bafokeng Nation to the responsible and sustainable development of youth football in Africa,” Penku said.
“By combining our methodology with RBS’s infrastructure and long-term vision, we are creating a high-performance environment that will nurture talent and contribute meaningfully to the South African football ecosystem.”
The Royal Bafokeng Sports LaLiga Academy will be based at the Royal Marang Hotel Sports Campus in Phokeng, North West province.
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The high-performance facility features six natural grass pitches, two artificial turf pitches, a 7-a-side 7 pitch, and a fully equipped High Performance Centre designed to meet international training standards.
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