VOICED: Africa's budding footballers groomed for glory

The video highlights the rigorous physical training and educational balance at the Ivory Coast Top Football Academy. Trainees split their time between the pitch and classroom, preparing for both football careers and life beyond. The academy emphasizes the importance of education, providing resources for students from impoverished backgrounds. It serves as a pathway to professional football and a means to gain qualifications, ensuring students are prepared for various futures.

What is the primary focus of the training at the Ivory Coast Top Football Academy?

• A balance between physical training and academic education

• Only academic education

• Only physical training

• Cultural activities

What is one of the medium-term goals for the trainees at the Academy?

• To travel the world

• To start a business

• To play for the ASEC Mimosas first team

• To become a coach

Who is responsible for ensuring the holistic development of the trainees at the Academy?

• The trainees' parents

• The Academy's Swiss director

• The local government

• The trainees themselves

How does the Academy support the trainees' education?

• By offering scholarships to foreign universities

• By covering the cost of books and expenses

• By providing online courses

• By hiring private tutors

What dual focus does the Academy emphasize for the trainees?

• Sports and cultural activities

• Cultural activities and travel

• Sports and education

• Education and travel