19th November, 2012
Reports say Manchester United have approved two UEFA Grade A coaches for the Glo Soccer Academy, as 33 talented African footballers moved into the Academy House over the weekend.
The coaches will arrive in Nigeria next week to join the technical team of Glo Soccer Academy in Lagos for the training of the players participating in the biggest football reality TV show in Africa.
The coaches from Manchester are Andrew Smith and Adam Temple. Smith is Man United’s Hub Development Manager/ Academy Coach. He has been with the club since 1995, during which time he developed himself in the coaching departments from grassroots to elite level.
He has a UEFA ‘A licence and has worked for the club all around the world both in a teaching and coaching capacity.
On his part, Temple is Man United’s Education Co-ordinator. He has been with the club since 1998 and also has the highest UEFA coaching ‘A qualification.
“Smith and Temple will be accompanied by Manchester United’s relationship Manager in charge of Telecommunications, Mike Higham and they will partner with other top coaches from West Africa to train the selected players at the Glo Soccer Academy,” a Glo official said.