Bundesliga side FSV Mainz 05 has expanded its reach in South African grassroots football through a partnership with teams in Langa, where they hosted coaching clinics.
For the second time, the travel group, The Football Union from Johannesburg visited Mainz last December, experiencing unique and unforgettable moments.
FSV Mainz 05 sporting director Niko Bungert says they are excited to have given two young South African football players an opportunity as mascots in the Bundesliga.
Founder of Schächter Sports Sebastian Schächter says young South African footballers will set the passage for FSV Mainz 05 players when they walk into the stadium for their Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich this afternoon.
A coaching team from Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05 visited the AMANDLA Safe-Hub in Alexandra for a special training day, organised in partnership with Bundesliga’s collaborator AMANDLA Safe-Hub.
Former Mali and FSV Mainz 05 striker Bakary Diakité insists it’s important to train development coaches when investing in football development in any country.