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Medina Utd Academy  to host int'l development programme

May 22, 2026, 1:11 PM

Medina United Football in collaboration with The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) will be hosting  an international development youth coaching programmme at the Late Ousman Saho Football Field in Old Yundum

The  coaching programme is set to run from 22nd May to 23rd May 2026 .

 Two elite personnel instructors from Spain, certified by the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Abel Ruiz De Arbula, Head of Partner Club Relations for CD Alaves and Jose Luis Castro, Professional Football Scout for Deportivo Alves will lead the programme.

The coaching course is facilitated by  Max San Cassius, Medina Academy Sporting Director, whose expertise and guidance continue to contribute immensely to the development of football coaching and technical capacity building.

The initiative reflects on their commitment to empower coaches with modern knowledge, practical skills and professional development opportunities that will positively impact football growth in The Gambia.

Medina United Academy extended appreciation to all participants, instructors and partners for making this important programme possible.

Source: Medina United Academy Press