This follows an initiative he launched earlier this year, in which he educated parents on the need for them to support their children who want to take up football as a professional career.
“Mobile Academy is aimed at curbing the number of youths who roam the streets with very little to do,” said Drawu. “I am mainly dealing with under-15 players from Mabvuku High school and under-13s from Tashinga Primary school. As a former player, I believe I have an obligation to make sure that these young players have a bright future. If we fail to nurture them at this age, we will be killing their future. I am doing my best to lure every youth from Mabvuku and surrounding areas to be part of this academy.”
The academy also seeks to bring together talented youngsters for professional counseling and educational advisory services.
“I have qualified teaching staff within the academy, who include Steven Jonera, a former Black Rhinos player. I also have a coach who recently toured Spain with the national Under-13 team, Fanuel Chiwoniso Shiri, a teacher with a strong passion for the game and Charles Mwale, who has society at heart.”
Drawu, who said he was struggling to source the necessary equipment, appealed to members of the local community and the corporate world for material and financial support.
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