Dein Ball für Namibia e.V. (DBFN) has donated 140 footballs to 14 football academies and youth teams in Swakopmund, strengthening resources available to young players in the coastal town. Each academy received 10 footballs, with the donation made possible through the support of PSI gGmbH (Peter Schilffarth Institut für Neuropsychologie und Sozialwissenschaften), a non-profit organisation... The post DBFN strengthens youth football appeared first on New Era .
Dein Ball für Namibia e.V. (DBFN) has donated 140 footballs to 14 football academies and youth teams in Swakopmund, strengthening resources available to young players in the coastal town.
Each academy received 10 footballs, with the donation made possible through the support of PSI gGmbH (Peter Schilffarth Institut für Neuropsychologie und Sozialwissenschaften), a non-profit organisation based in Holzkirchen, Germany.
Among the clubs and academies that benefited are Genesis Football Academy, Mondesa Football Academy, Swakopmund Rollers, Happy Du and Namib Daughters, alongside other local youth teams.
DBFN founder and chairperson Tony Daugals said the donation was aimed at addressing the equipment challenges faced by youth football programmes, many of which operate with limited resources.
“Hundreds of children and young people are involved in football in Swakopmund. Many train several times a week, often with passionate coaches and volunteers who give their time to support the next generation, but many academies continue to operate with limited resources,” Daugals said.
He said footballs are among the most basic but essential pieces of equipment required for training, particularly for teams that use public spaces, parks and open areas.
The organisation intends to establish long-term relationships with the academies and support the broader youth football community rather than focusing only on individual teams.
Daugals said football can also play an important role in the development of young people beyond the sporting field.
DBFN’s work extends beyond equipment donations, with one of its long-term objectives being to create opportunities for talented Namibian footballers to gain international exposure.
Through its international network, the organisation has supported several young players on football journeys abroad. Angel Dausas travelled to Germany and trained with the BVB Dortmund women’s youth setup, while Caleb Sissing and Avonry Amamub participated in an FC Bayern training camp.
Ilenikuye Wandjiva has also travelled to Germany, Switzerland and South Africa for football training and tournaments, gaining exposure to different football environments and levels of competition.
DBFN works closely with its main cooperation club in Namibia, Swakopmund Sport Club, on projects combining football with education and social development.
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