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Football clinic for kids open for registration
Published on: Friday, June 13, 2025
Published on: Fri, Jun 13, 2025
By: GL Oh Text Size: Wong said the programme is initiated by the technical and development sub-committee and its main aim is to teach proper and correct basic skills to the participants. Kota Kinabalu: Boys and girls aged 12-15 are urged to join the weekly football clinic organised by the Ex State Footballers Association (Esfa) to be held every Sunday at the rugby field B, Kota Kinabalu Sports Complex in Likas starting on July 13 from 7am-9am. The boys' programme will be headed by former international Yap Wai Loon together with ex-State players Harun Laban, Dominic Minsi and Romzi Musa, while ex-women international Laini Ahing will be the head coach for the girls assisted by Ranie Paul, Rachel Valentina, Surina Akub, Pedrolia Martin, with Mohd Noor as goalkeeper coach.
Advertisement Esfa President Datuk James Wong said the programme is initiated by the technical and development sub-committee and its main aim is to teach proper and correct basic skills to the participants. 'We decided to open the door for boys and girls within the age group to join our programme as part of our effort to assist Sabah Football Association (Safa) to develop the sport in the State. 'We hope the parents will take advantage of this opportunity to let their children who are interested in football to join the programme. 'Apart from learning the basic skills from our experienced coaches, they will also get to learn finer points in football such as team spirit and sportsmanship in addition to good health and social interactions,' he said. The clinic will only be available to 50 boys and 30 girls. Monthly fee is RM50 and each participant will receive a free jersey. All training balls and apparels will be provided but the trainees must bring their own water. Registration is through the QR code on their Facebook page and payment is to be done on the first day of the programme. James also called on those needing further information to contact him at 012-8271171 or Cyril Gom (012-8234541), Laini Ahing (016-8225104) and Salbiah Lukis (016-8800379). * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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