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Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has supported local coaches by participating in a training session in north London. He emphasized the importance of coaching for players who may not pursue professional careers.
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Arsenal and England star Saka supports local coaches
Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka has shown his support for coaches by joining a local training session.
Fresh after scoring the goal that sent Arsenal to the Champions League final, the 24-year-old surprised kids by taking part in the session in north London. He offered tips and commented on the value of coaching.
âNot everyoneâs path in football looks the same,â said Saka. âAnd for many players who donât go on to play professionally, coaching is a brilliant and rewarding way to stay involved.â
The surprise visit saw Saka meet academy coach Ibrahim Fuad, whose own playing career was cut short. With funding from the Chase football coaching programme, Ibrahim completed his Introduction to Coaching Football qualification and has since launched his own football academy.
The Arsenal star continued: âIt was really inspiring to meet Ibrahim and his team to hear about his journey and see the impact heâs having within the community.
âThe Chase football coaching programme is so important; by expanding access to skills training and pathways into coaching, itâs helping to build positive role models for young people and inspire the next generation.â
Coach Fuad explained: âFootball has always been a huge part of my life, and when my playing journey came to an end, coaching gave me new hope. Itâs allowed me to help young players develop, not just as footballers, but as people.
Bukayo Saka participated in a local training session, offering tips and advice to young players.
Saka believes coaching is a rewarding way for players who don't go professional to stay involved in football.
Saka joined the training session shortly after scoring a goal that sent Arsenal to the Champions League final.

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âHaving access to funded coaching qualifications through the Chase programme made that transition possible for me, and itâs something that can make a real difference for so many former players who still have so much to give back to the game.â
Saka is an ambassador for the Chase football coaching programme, which provides free access to coaching qualifications for individuals where cost is a barrier across the UK. Fuad is one of over 7,000 aspiring coaches across the UK who have benefitted from the programme so far.