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Seth Amoafo, a familiar face to young aspiring footballers in Abu Dhabi, has become the first coach to gain official accreditation at Manchester United Soccer Schools in the Capital.
The 30-year-old Ghanaian, who teaches youngsters English at Al Jazira Club in Abu Dhabi, has successfully completed an intensive coach training programme under the guidance of MUSS coaches from the UK over the last six months.
He is now qualified to independently deliver MUSS coaching sessions in Abu Dhabi, beginning with the new ten-week course getting under way on 9 April.
“I’m a big Manchester United fan and this means a lot to me,” said Amoafo. “I’ve been involved with other soccer schools in the past, but this is the one that sets the standard for the rest because of the level of professionalism and the innovations in coaching. Everything is done at the highest level, which is the Manchester United way.
“To gain official accreditation from MUSS, and to be the first coach to do this in Abu Dhabi, is a big achievement and something I’m proud of.”
His accreditation has been confirmed following a recent visit to Abu Dhabi by Gavin Rhodes, Head of Coaching for Manchester United Soccer Schools based at Old Trafford, who was impressed by the progress of the local coach development programme.
Amoafo moved from his native Ghana to the UK in 1990 to study law at university in London.
He gained a degree and intended pursuing a career in commercial law, but by then had already started coaching and launched his own soccer school for four and five-year-olds.
He moved to the UAE two years ago.
He now looks forward to working with the next batch of youngsters taking part in the latest MUSS programme starting on 9 April.
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