The Arunachal Pradesh Football Association (APFA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the John Abraham-owned JA Football Private Limited, principal owner of ISL franchise North East United FC (NEUFC), for the development of football in the state.
The MoU was signed Monday by Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the film star.
As per the MoU, NEUFC will provide services like scouting and player detection; grassroots and soccer schools that will include coaching, curriculum, nutritional and fitness expertise, coaches for weekly clinics, foundation, intermediate and advanced level curriculums; youth academy; Arunachal Pradesh Youth Premier League technical expertise and coach education.
On its part, APFA will provide services and support like infrastructure, technical, medical and logistical support for successful implementation of the services.
The MoU is for five years from the date of signing.
Khandu expressed gratitude to Abraham for extending his club’s expertise to nurture football in the state.
Asserting that Arunachal Pradesh youths have immense talent in soccer, he assured that NEUFC will not regret the decision.
“Our youths have immense talent. If we catch them young and train them from their early years, we are confident to produce world class players from our state,” he said.
Khandu termed the event a landmark milestone in the history of soccer in the state.
Abraham assured that his club will give its best in scouting, nurturing and training young talents, which he said, will be immensely available in Arunachal Pradesh.
