Real Madrid Foundation Academy: Changing the Game for South African Youth

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"Real Madrid Foundation Academy: Changing the Game for South African Youth"

In this episode, Samm Marshall talks to Jevron Epstein about the groundbreaking launch of the Real Madrid Foundation Football Academy in Cape Town. Discover how this elite programme is transforming youth sports by combining world-class football training with academic excellence and personal growth opportunities for young South Africans.

24 Jan English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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