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Villarreal CF to Launch First-Ever Football Training Camp in Zimbabwe<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
Sports Correspondent \u2013 Zimbabwean football is poised for a major boost as Spanish club Villarreal CF announced plans to host its inaugural training camp in the country in partnership with Athletes Sphere Academy.<\/p>\n
The three-day camp, scheduled for April 27, 28, and 30, 2026, will be held at Morris Depot Grounds in Harare and is exclusively open to players from Athletes Sphere Academy, targeting boys aged five to 19.<\/p>\n
One standout participant will earn a rare opportunity to travel to Spain and compete in an official Villarreal CF tournament.<\/p>\n
Gerald Sibanda, Director of Athletes Sphere Global, described the initiative as a landmark moment for Zimbabwean football. \u201cWe are delighted to collaborate with Villarreal CF for the next chapter of our football development programmes for Zimbabwe,\u201d Sibanda said. \u201cIt\u2019s a great honour working with a massive club in Spain and UEFA competitions.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that the partnership would bolster the academy\u2019s credibility and attract further investment. \u201cOur affiliation with Spanish football brings identity and investor confidence in our sports brand, Athletes Sphere Global.<\/p>\n
This camp brings so much hope and excitement to our youth players from different backgrounds, and we look forward to learning and developing our players under the football methodology of Villarreal CF,\u201d Sibanda explained.
Villarreal CF international business manager Brandon P\u00e1ramo also highlighted the long-term vision behind the initiative.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s great to collaborate in this first camp in Zimbabwe in partnership with Athletes Sphere Global. Through this initiative, we aim to share Villarreal CF\u2019s methodology with international players, supporting their development by providing a unique opportunity to learn directly from our coaches,\u201d P\u00e1ramo said.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that this marks only the beginning of the club\u2019s engagement in the region. \u201cThis is just the beginning of our journey in the region, and we look forward to expanding our collaboration, creating further opportunities both on the sporting and commercial fronts in the near future,\u201d P\u00e1ramo added.<\/p>\n
The training camp represents a significant step forward in promoting Zimbabwe as a hub for football and sports development, offering young players exposure to international coaching standards and the chance to showcase their talent on a global stage.<\/p>\n
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