VOICED: Africa's budding footballers groomed for glory

The video discusses the rigorous physical training at the Ivory Coast Top Football Academy, where 25 teenage trainees balance their time between the pitch and the classroom. The academy emphasizes the importance of education alongside football, preparing students for life after their sports careers. The director, Walter, stresses the significance of mental training. The academy provides educational support, covering expenses and offering a special curriculum. It serves as a gateway to professional football and education, ensuring students have opportunities beyond sports.

In what ways does the Academy prepare its trainees for life beyond football?

What is the significance of education in the context of the Football Academy?